Larisa Kozovaya23:13, 20.03.25
Local residents report fires and power outages.
Odessa is under massive attack by Russian drones, causing a fire to break out in the city.
As reported by a UNIAN correspondent, at approximately 20:40 an air raid was declared, monitoring channels reported that a large number of attack UAVs were moving towards Odessa and the suburbs.
The head of the Odessa Regional State Administration Oleg Kiper asked residents of Odessa and the Odessa region to remain in shelters.
“There is a threat of a massive attack by attack drones! Take cover!” the official emphasized.
The city mayor Gennady Trukhanov addressed the residents: “Kyiv district, be careful!”
Sounds of explosions and gunfire are heard in different areas. In total, people heard about 15 explosions. Local residents report fires and problems with electricity supply.
Subsequently, the head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, confirmed that there were casualties.
“Odessa is on fire, Russian drones are hitting civilian targets in the city, there are casualties,” he emphasized.
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Russian strikes on Odessa
As UNIAN reported, on the night of March 14, the Russian army attacked Odessa with attack drones . As a result of the attack, the energy infrastructure was damaged, and the city of Chornomorsk was completely de-energized. The invaders also attacked Kherson with guided aerial bombs. One of them hit a residential area – a private house caught fire in the Central District, killing a man. Several more people were injured.
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UPDATED 22:20. Explosions continue. There are landings in the city.
Some Odessans report that their power has gone out. Stay in shelter!
According to preliminary information, there are landings and fires after them. We are waiting for official data.
UPDATED AT 23:32. According to DTEK, there are local emergency shutdowns in the Primorsky, Peresypsky and Kievsky districts of Odessa. Specialists have already left for the scene of the accident to carry out repairs and restore power supply.
According to the head of the OVA, Oleg Kiper, a multi-story residential building, a shopping center and shops were damaged.
Three people were injured, including an underage girl. The Russian attack caused massive fires in three locations.
There is a possibility of repeated enemy strikes! Stay in cover!