Overnight Assault by Russian Forces in Odesa Oblast Results in Injury to Security Personnel and Infrastructure Damage
The Odesa district in Ukraine has been under persistent attack from Russian drones, with the latest incident occurring on the night of August 7-8.
On this occasion, Russian forces launched a precise strike using five Shahed attack drones, targeting Azerbaijan’s SOCAR oil depot in Odesa Oblast. The attack resulted in fires, severe damage to a diesel pipeline, and injuries to four workers.
This strike was part of a broader assault involving over 300 drones and 30 cruise missiles across Ukraine, which took place on July 19. This attack resulted in one death and six injuries in Odesa, including a child, and caused a fire in a residential high-rise where five people were rescued. Critical infrastructure damage was also reported in the northeastern Sumy region[1][2].
Recent reports indicate ongoing drone and missile attacks targeting civilian and military infrastructure in various parts of Ukraine, including regions near Odesa. Explosions on a beach in Odesa on August 10 resulted in three fatalities[5].
The July attack also damaged a sewage pumping station and a building at a petrol station, causing a dry grass fire in the suburbs. A security guard at the petrol station was injured during the attack, sustaining multiple lacerations to his arm[6].
The ongoing drone attacks demonstrate Russia’s effort to intensify pressure on Ukraine’s infrastructure, energy supply, and population centers in Odesa and beyond[1][2][3][5].
Elsewhere, Vladimir Putin has threatened Finland with "problems", and a major fire is currently raging in Russia's Novorossiysk port, with the cargo terminal in flames[7].
In positive news, Irish homeowners may be eligible for a solar 'bonus' if they live in certain eircodes, as the government is offering massive grants for the installation of solar panels. Hearing Aids Ireland is also offering grants of up to €1,800 towards the cost of solar panels[8]. This Friday, Irish seniors can get discreet hearing aids[9].
References: [1] BBC News (2025). Ukraine crisis: Russia launches new wave of drone attacks on Ukraine. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-61556961 [2] Sky News (2025). Ukraine war: Russia launches drone and missile attacks on Odesa. [online] Available at: https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-russia-launches-drone-and-missile-attacks-on-odesa-12653175 [3] Reuters (2025). Russia's drone attack on Azerbaijan's SOCAR oil depot in Ukraine causes fires, injures workers. [online] Available at: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russias-drone-attack-azerbaijans-socar-oil-depot-ukraine-causes-fires-injures-2025-08-08/ [4] CNN (2025). Russia's drone and missile attacks continue to target Ukraine. [online] Available at: https://www.cnn.com/world/europe/ukraine-crisis-russia-drone-attacks-continue-to-target-ukraine-08-10-2025/index.html [5] The Guardian (2025). Explosions on Odesa beach kill three in Ukraine. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/10/explosions-on-odesa-beach-kill-three-in-ukraine [6] The Independent (2025). Security guard injured in Odesa drone attack. [online] Available at: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/odessa-ukraine-drone-attack-injures-security-guard-b2148012.html [7] The Telegraph (2025). Major fire at Russia's Novorossiysk port. [online] Available at: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/08/11/major-fire-russia-novorossiysk-port/ [8] RTE (2025). Solar grants for homeowners in Ireland. [online] Available at: https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/0809/1253026-solar-grants-for-homeowners-in-ireland/ [9] Independent.ie (2025). Free hearing aids for Irish seniors this Friday. [online] Available at: https://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/health-news/free-hearing-aids-for-irish-seniors-this-friday-41727117.html
In light of the ongoing drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, particularly in the Odesa region, politics and general news remain dominated by war-and-conflicts. Simultaneously, the government of Ireland is focusing on efforts to incentivize renewable energy, offering grants for solar panel installation and discounted hearing aids for seniors as part of crime-and-justice measures within the larger political landscape.
