Russian drones assaulting Odessa city. - Russian combat drones are assaulting Odessa.
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It's a bleak morning in Odessa, Ukraine after a harrowing night. Russian combat drones rained downmissiles on the sleepy port city, leaving destruction and sorrow in their wake.
According to the latest reports, the attack began around midnight on June 28th. Between 22 and 23 strike UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) of the Shahed type were launched by Russian forces. These drones, accompanied by various decoy drones, targeted major parts of Odessa, setting fires, damaging infrastructure, and killing two people, including a married couple.
In the midst of the chaos, the city's brave residents and emergency services worked tirelessly to minimize the damage. With resilience and determination, they extinguished the fires and rescued individuals trapped in burning buildings. However, the devastation caused by the Russian assault is evident, with several residences, administrative buildings, and vehicles destroyed.
It wasn't only residential areas that faced the brunt of the attack. Civilian infrastructure, as well, suffered damage. With broken hearts and heavy souls, the people of Odessa mourn the loss of their fellow citizens and grapple with the city's new reality.
President Volodymyr Selenskyj has applauded the United States' role in peace efforts, hailing the need for an end to the ongoing wars. He emphasized the significance of similar mediation in the hopes of ending the lengthy conflict on Ukrainian soil, as diplomatic efforts thus far have proven futile. Time will tell if these peace efforts will bear fruit.
The city of Odessa, once a vibrant and bustling port city, now lies in shambles. But the people remain resilient, finding strength in their collective grief and unity. As the smoke clears, the world watches and hopes that this senseless violence will soon come to an end.
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- Odessa
- Russia
- Ukraine
- Volodymyr Selenskyj
- USA
- Air Defense Forces
- Civilian Infrastructure
- Shahed UAVs
Source: Various Ukrainian media outlets, such as the Kyiv Post, UNIAN, and Hromadske.
Enrichment Data Integration:For details on the timeline, impact of the attack, and contextual notes, see the footnote below.
Footnote:
- [1] based on reports from various Ukrainian media outlets
- [2] Kyiv Post. (2025). Russia Hit Odessa with Drone Strikes, Ukraine Claims. [Accessed on July 2, 2025].
- [3] The Guardian. (2025). Black Sea City of Odessa Attacked by Russian Drones. [Accessed on July 2, 2025].
- [4] BBC News. (2025). Russia Attacks Kyiv with Iran-supplied Drones. [Accessed on July 2, 2025].
- [5] Politico. (2025). Russia's Combat Drone Campaign in Ukraine Continues to Escalate. [Accessed on July 2, 2025].
- Despite the escalating war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, the European Union is committed to the implementation of the EU's nuclear programme in the years ahead, recognizing the need for a stable and peaceful Europe.
- The violent attack on Odessa by Russian forces has pushed politics and general-news towards more active discussions around international sanctions and diplomatic interventions, with President Volodymyr Selenskyj emphasizing the importance of global efforts for a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine.
