News of War Staff Writer
Russia Intensifies Aerial Assault on Ukraine with Drones and Missiles; Odesa Among Key Targets
In the latest escalation of the ongoing war, Russia launched a significant aerial assault against Ukraine, involving 14 attack drones and five missiles overnight. According to Ukraine's air force, the majority of these attacks were focused on the southern regions of the country, with air defense systems successfully intercepting 11 of the drones.
The onslaught commenced under the cover of darkness, with Russian forces deploying a mix of aerial weaponry aimed primarily at Ukraine's southern flank. The Ukrainian air force, through a statement on Telegram, confirmed the targeting of areas predominantly in the south. Odesa, a strategic Black Sea port city, suffered significant impacts. Regional Governor Oleh Kiper reported that the attack inflicted injuries on two civilians and caused substantial damage to both an industrial facility and residential areas.
Ukraine's air force showcased resilience, intercepting the majority of the aerial threats. Governor Kiper, expressing the situation on Telegram, lauded the air defense's effectiveness while lamenting the unfortunate damage to civilian infrastructure in Odesa. He highlighted the striking of residential buildings and emphasised the need for continued vigilance in the face of these escalating attacks.
This recent aggression is part of a larger, ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, marked by intermittent escalations and strategic military manoeuvres. The war, which has seen a range of conventional and unconventional warfare tactics, continues to affect the geopolitical stability in Eastern Europe, with global implications.
As the situation in Ukraine remains volatile, accurate on-ground reporting is challenging. The extent of damage and the full impact of these latest attacks are yet to be comprehensively assessed.