Russian strike on fuel truck in Odesa Oblast kills two

A Russian assault on a fuel tanker truck in Odesa Oblast, Ukraine, resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to three others on August 11, as reported by regional Governor Oleh Kiper. The attack involved the targetting of a tanker truck carrying residual cooking oil, which subsequently ignited a fire in both the vehicle and an adjacent passenger car.

The extent of the aftermath and the precise count of casualties are still under investigation, with emergency response teams on-site. An air raid warning had been previously issued in Odesa Oblast before the incident. Ukraine's Air Force disclosed a drone flying towards the town of Rozdilna from the east. Russian forces launched missile strikes on Odesa Oblast in the preceding days, followed by another offensive during the day.

Twelve people sustained injuries in Odesa, and a bridge in Mayaky suffered damage, resulting in traffic congestion and the implementation of movement restrictions at certain border crossings with Moldova. On August 9, subsequent to a significant Russian assault, over 300,000 households in Odesa Oblast experienced power outages; however, electricity has since been restored to 226,700 consumers.

On August 10, a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet was lost during a combat mission in Odesa Oblast. The pilot managed to eject safely and was subsequently transported to a medical facility.