12 November 2026

A Shahed drone crashed into a high-rise building in Odesa

(Photo: State Emergency Service of Odesa Region)

On the afternoon of November 12, Odesa came under attack by Russian drones. One of the drones struck a high-rise residential building.

Serhiy Lysak, head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, was the first to report on the attack.

“The enemy attacked Odesa. A garage caught fire. We are verifying information regarding other consequences. The relevant services are working at the scene,” he said.

Shortly thereafter, the Odesa Regional Military Administration provided the first details.

According to the administration, the Russians launched a massive drone strike on Odesa and its suburbs.

As a result of the attack, a multi-story residential building in Odesa was hit. No information on casualties has been received so far. A private garage was also damaged. All relevant services are on the scene. The consequences of the attack are being assessed.

The Odessa City Administration added that a passenger car caught fire as a result of yet another attack on the city. 

Incidentally, Chornomorsk is currently recovering from the aftermath of Russian shelling that claimed lives. As a sign of mourning for the victims, November 12 was declared a Day of Mourning in the city. 

On November 11, Russian troops attacked the Odesa region with strike drones. The strike hit a market in the center of Chornomorsk, which is usually crowded at that time of day.

According to updated reports, four people were killed and 11 others were injured as a result of the attack on Chornomorsk.

Ірина Глухова

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