22 January 2026

In Odesa, 58 people were evacuated from a high-rise building due to a drone attack

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The enemy attacked residential buildings in Odesa district with drones. As a result of a hit on a high-rise building, residents had to be urgently evacuated, and emergency services are working at the scene.

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

On the night of January 22, Russian troops again struck at the civilian infrastructure of Odesa district using attack drones.

One of the drones hit an apartment building between the 18th and 19th floors. There was no explosion, but the impact caused damage to the facade and smashed windows in the apartments. Cars parked near the building were also damaged.

According to the official, 58 residents, including eight children, were evacuated from the building for safety reasons. As of this moment, there has been no information about deaths or injuries, and information about possible victims is being clarified.

Rescuers, medics, law enforcement and other specialized services are working at the scene. Experts are inspecting the building and eliminating the consequences of the attack.

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

In Odesa district, private residential buildings were destroyed and damaged, and a warehouse where furniture was stored was completely destroyed. A 50-year-old man sustained a leg injury. He was taken to the hospital and is being treated by doctors.

At dawn on January 20, the enemy again shelled the civilian infrastructure of Odesa region, attacking residential areas and energy facilities. In Chornomorsk, a drone hit a high-rise building, damaging the facade and windows, and there is no information about the victims. In addition, in Odesa district, destruction was recorded at an energy infrastructure facility.

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