Russian attack hit port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, officials say

Published 01 May, 2026 01:29pm 1 min read
A firefighter works at a compound of a private enterprise which was damaged during overnight Russian drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region, Ukraine. -- Reuters
A firefighter works at a compound of a private enterprise which was damaged during overnight Russian drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region, Ukraine. -- Reuters

A Russian drone attack ‌overnight damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region and wounded two people in ​the city of Odesa, regional ​governor Oleh Kiper said on ⁠Friday.

In Odesa, an apartment ​was destroyed and the roof caught ​fire following strikes on a 16-storey building. In another high-rise, the fire ​engulfed the 12th floor, ​emergency services said.

They posted photos of a ‌high-rise ⁠building ablaze and firefighters working at the site.

Ukraine’s seaports authority said ports in the Greater ​Odesa ​hub and ⁠on the Danube River came under attack.

It said ​the strikes caused damage ​to ⁠the berthing and storage facilities and started local fires, which were ⁠promptly ​brought under control.

The ports ​continue to operate, it added.

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