19 December 2025

One of the largest residential areas in Odesa was left without electricity, heat and water

(PHOTO: State Emergency Service in Odesa region)

A residential area in the Peresypskyi district of Odesa, formerly known as Kotovsky's village, was left without electricity, water and heat supply as a result of the Russian attack on December 19.

This was reported by the head of the Odesa regional military administration, Oleh Kiper.

According to him, the Russians damaged an energy infrastructure facility. The shock wave damaged the glazing in a five-story residential building. One person was injured.

"As a result of the strikes, residents of one of Odesa's largest residential areas were left without power, water and heat supply. Emergency repair works are underway. All services are working in an emergency mode to restore electricity, water and heat supply as soon as possible. The city has set up the "Points of Unbreakability", the official said.

On the night of December 19, according to the General Staff, the enemy attacked with 160 Shahed, Gerbera and other types of attack UAVs. According to preliminary data, as of 8:00 a.m., air defense neutralized 108 enemy UAVs. At the same time, 47 attack UAVs were recorded at 23 locations.

The day before, Russian troops attacked Odesa with attack drones, resulting in casualties. The strikes caused damage to residential buildings and social infrastructure. In Odesa district, enemy UAVs damaged windows in a nine-story residential building and an educational institution. No fires were reported after the attack. Seven people were injured. Medics treated six of them on the spot, and another person was hospitalized in moderate condition.

On the night of December 17, Russian troops carried out two waves of attacks that damaged a transport infrastructure facility. A fire broke out at the site of the attack, which was quickly extinguished by rescuers. No one was killed or injured.

Кирило Бойко

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