21 January 2026

Houses and warehouse damaged in Odesa region due to enemy attack

(Consequences of the attack in Odesa region. PHOTOS: State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Odesa region)

On January 21, Russian troops launched a massive drone attack in the south of Odesa region. The shelling damaged residential and industrial infrastructure, and resulted in one casualty.

This was reported by the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper.

In Odesa district, private residential buildings were destroyed and damaged, and a warehouse where furniture was stored was completely destroyed.

According to preliminary reports, a 50-year-old man sustained a leg injury. He was taken to hospital and is being treated by doctors.

Consequences of the attack in Odesa region. PHOTO: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Rescuers quickly extinguished the fires that resulted from the attack. Currently, all relevant services are dealing with the aftermath of the attack, and law enforcement agencies are documenting yet another war crime by the Russian Federation against the civilian population of Odesa region.

On the night of January 20, the enemy severely damaged DTEK's Odesa Power Grids energy facility. Also at dawn, Russian troops attacked the civilian infrastructure of Odesa region, striking residential areas and energy facilities. In Chornomorsk, a drone hit a multi-story residential building, damaging the facade and glazing.

Consequences of the attack in Odesa region. PHOTO: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

On the night of January 19, Russian terrorists carried out a drone attack in Odesa region, which damaged residential, energy and gas infrastructure.

In Odesa district, a drone hit a multi-story residential building, damaging two apartments, the building's facade, glazing, and private cars parked nearby. In addition, damage was recorded on the territory of a critical infrastructure facility.

Consequences of the attack in Odesa region. PHOTO: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Also in Odesa, as a result of a nighttime enemy attack, residential buildings and infrastructure facilities were damaged in the city. The blast wave shattered the windows of commercial buildings and a car dealership. There were no casualties in the city.

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