Russia attacks Odesa Oblast again after recent civilian damage

Russian forces launched drone attacks on Odesa Oblast once again on August 20, resulting in injuries to four individuals. According to Oleh Kiper, the Governor of Odesa Oblast, one of the drones caused damage to a restaurant, shattering its facade and windows. Preliminary reports indicate that four people sustained injuries during this latest strike.

Authorities are currently evaluating the extent of the damage and the broader implications of the attack. In recent days, Russia has repeatedly targeted Odesa Oblast. On August 17, Russian forces carried out several waves of attacks on civilian infrastructure across the region, injuring four people, including two 16-year-old boys.

The assaults damaged a private residence, multiple neighboring buildings, and a restaurant. Just the night before, on August 15-16, Russian forces struck southern Odesa Oblast, causing damage to the facades and windows of three five-story apartment buildings in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi. On August 16, an Epicentr home improvement store and residential buildings near Odesa were struck, resulting in the injury of nine people.