Russian jet-powered drone strikes supermarket in Odesa Oblast, injuring three people

On October 15, Russian forces launched a jet-powered Shahed drone at a Tavria V supermarket in Odesa Oblast, leaving three individuals injured and causing significant damage to the establishment, reports Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The structure was partially destroyed, and a number of vehicles were also affected. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of international partners assisting Ukraine in defending against these persistent attacks, which target residential buildings, stores, energy facilities, and other critical infrastructure almost continuously.

The Ukrainian leader highlighted that the Russian attacks are a direct response to the possibility of further sanctions relief from America and its allies. Zelenskyy insisted that the United States, Europe, and our partners imposed sanctions due to Russia's aggression against Ukraine and the ongoing war. He stressed that these sanctions should not be lifted, and Russia must end the slaughter it initiated, which has been occurring for 1,695 days.

Providing more funds to kill people would not help; instead, strength is required, and America is stronger than Russian terror, according to Zelenskyy. In Odesa Oblast, Russian strikes overnight on October 15 also damaged two multistory residential buildings, a private business premises, and an office building belonging to a commercial bank.