Russian forces carried out a major early morning strike on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa on April 6, killing three people, including a child, and injuring at least 10 others, officials said.
The head of the Odesa City Military Administration, Serhiy Lysak, confirmed the casualties, adding that two of the injured are in critical condition. One patient is undergoing neurosurgery, while another is being treated in intensive care for severe burns.
Civilians and infrastructure hit
The attack targeted civilian areas across two districts. In the Primorsky district, a multi-storey residential building and several private homes were damaged. Emergency teams are currently clearing debris and securing damaged structures.
In the Kyivsky district, another high-rise building and multiple houses were affected. A kindergarten, a shop, and a parking area were also hit, with at least 27 vehicles damaged.
Children among the injured
Authorities said the injured include a two-year-old child and two teenagers aged 17 and 18. Their condition is reported to be stable, while other victims remain under medical care.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with concerns that people may still be trapped beneath the rubble.
Drone attacks continue across regions
Ukrainian officials reported that Russian forces launched 141 drones overnight, including Shahed-type drones commonly used in recent attacks. Ukraine’s air defence systems intercepted or neutralised a majority of them.
However, several drones struck targets across multiple regions, including Chernihiv, where large-scale damage to power infrastructure left hundreds of thousands without electricity.
Escalating impact on civilians
The continued strikes on urban areas have intensified concerns over civilian safety and infrastructure damage. Emergency services remain deployed across affected regions as authorities work to restore essential services and assist victims.
The latest attack underscores the ongoing intensity of the conflict and its growing humanitarian toll.