Russian Strikes Damage Infrastructure and Utilities in Odesa Region, Injuring 1
Russian overnight strikes on the Odesa region damaged transport, industrial, energy, and residential infrastructure, leaving one person injured and causing power and water outages, according to Regional Military Administration Head Oleh Kiper. The Rozdilna railway station, a five-story residential building, and a sports facility were among the targets hit. The strikes were part of a massive…
On Saturday, Aug. 22, Russian strikes in the Odesa region left one person injured and caused damage to infrastructure, resulting in power and water outages, according to local authorities. Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, reported that Russian forces targeted transport, industrial, energy, and residential infrastructure.
The most extensive damage was at the Rozdilna railway station, with further destruction to a five-story residential building, an industrial enterprise, and a sports facility. Power and water supply interruptions occurred in several settlements across the region. Emergency crews have started repair and restoration operations, but the full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Air Force intercepted 182 Russian drones, three aviation missiles, and six loitering munitions early Saturday morning. Russian forces launched Iskander-M and S-400 ballistic missiles, three Kh-31P/Kh-59 aviation missiles, "Banderol" loitering munitions, and 217 uncrewed aerial vehicles on Aug. 21 between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. local time.
The attacks originated from several Russian regions and the Black Sea, with primary targets being the Kyiv and Odesa regions. Ukrainian forces successfully downed or suppressed the majority of the projectiles and UAVs. Despite the attacks, Ukraine's railway operations remained largely unaffected. The strikes came just days before Ukraine commemorates its 35th Independence Day on Aug.
24, with the Security Service of Ukraine advising citizens to remain vigilant due to potential Russian strikes and provocations.
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