Drone Strike Hits Housing Block In Odesa As Russian Forces Pound Ukraine

A massive Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa has hit a housing block in a densely inhabited area, injuring at least three residents including a child.

The attack came amid ongoing diplomatic activity to secure a cease-fire in the Ukraine war, following Russia’s unprovoked all-out invasion in 2022.

Odesa mayor Hennadiy Trukhaniv wrote on social media on April 22 that many apartments had been damaged and that “the residents are in shock.”

Emergency services posted photos and videos of fire crew battling blazes at what they said was civilian infrastructure.

Across the country, the Ukrainian Air Force reported dozens of drone attacks overnight.

A statement said “38 Shahed attack UAVs have been shot down in the east, north, south and center of the country.” It said 16 decoy drones were also intercepted.

The renewed attacks came a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted that his forces were attacking civilian targets in Ukrai...
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