07 July 2025

Fires and death: Russians attacked Odesa with drones at night

(Photo: SES in Odesa region)

As a result of the Russian air attack on Odesa on the night of July 7, fires broke out in the city and a person died.

This was reported by the press service of the State Emergency Service in Odesa region.

"As a result of the attack, 10 garages, an administrative building on the territory of a service station, and construction trailers were damaged. Fires broke out on the spot, destroying cars, trucks and a bus," rescuers said.

According to the head of the Odesa regional military administration, Oleh Kiper, a security guard of the new building was killed in the office.

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Video: State Emergency Service in Odesa region

Earlier, fragments of one of the drones used by Russians to shell Odesa on July 3 damaged the building of the Chinese consulate in the city.

On July 3, Russian troops attacked Odesa, injuring five people, including two children aged 7 and 9. A residential high-rise building was damaged, with more than 40 apartments affected. The enemy struck a residential area, partially destroying an apartment building and other civilian infrastructure.

Preliminary, six apartments were completely destroyed, and 36 others sustained varying degrees of damage. The blast wave smashed windows, damaged ceilings and communications.

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On the night of June 30, a Russian drone hit car repair shops and a storage area for special equipment of the Odesa branch of the Infoksvodokanal. The strike damaged several dozen pieces of equipment, including vehicles of repair crews, an excavator, tankers and sludge pumps.

The repair shop, as well as the premises of auto electricians and engineers, were destroyed along with all the equipment. According to the company, this equipment was vital for eliminating accidents on the networks, and its loss will significantly complicate emergency response.

Кирило Бойко

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