Russia Hit Odesa with 11 Missiles and 100 Drones in a Massive Attack
A massive Russian attack on Aug. 9 targeted the Odesa region with 11 missiles and up to 100 UAVs, including “Banderol” loitering munitions. The strike injured 12 people, damaged residential buildings and energy infrastructure, and caused power and water outages across parts of the city. The assault is part of a week-long Russian bombardment involving over 60 missiles and 3,100 drones and guided…
On August 9, Russia launched a massive attack on Odesa, utilizing 11 ballistic missiles and up to 100 drones in a coordinated assault. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that the drones included jet-powered models and "Banderol" loitering munitions. By 8:00 a.m. local time, Ukrainian air defenses had successfully intercepted 72% of the drones, as well as five out of six "Banderol" munitions and one missile.
Three additional missiles failed to reach their intended targets due to active electronic warfare countermeasures. The attack resulted in 12 people being injured, with 11 of them hospitalized in moderate condition. The strikes caused damage to residential buildings and severely impacted the local energy infrastructure, leading to electricity blackouts, water supply disruptions, and mobile communications interruptions in parts of Odesa city and the surrounding district.
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