Unmanned Russian aircraft attack Odesa, resulting in the loss of 2 lives and wounding of 17 others, while Ukraine successfully eliminates helicopters in Crimea.
🚨 BREAKING: Odesa Under Fire 🚨
Last night, Russian drones hit the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa, resulting in two fatalities and at least 17 injuries. Meanwhile, three attack helicopters and an anti-aircraft missile system met their end in the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula.
Ukraine's Security Service deployed special drones to strike the Kirovske military airfield, a Ukrainian security official revealed. "Preliminary data suggests the destruction of multi-purpose and attack helicopters Mi-8, Mi-26, Mi-28, and the self-propelled anti-aircraft missile and gun complex Pantsir-S1," the official added, speaking under the veil of anonymity.
In the heart of Odesa, a drone collided with a residential tower block, damaging three floors and trapping residents. The deceased couple was identified as the city's residents, and three children were among the injured, as reported by regional governor Oleh Kiper.
Silence from Moscow on the matter. According to Russia's Defense Ministry, over 40 Ukrainian drones have been shot down nightly and during the morning over western Russia and Kremlin-occupied Crimea.
Long-range drone strikes have marked the fourth year of this conflict, with both sides racing to develop increasingly sophisticated and lethal drones, turning the war into a testing ground for new weaponry.
💡 Enriching Insights:- Recent studies suggest that drone warfare in 2025 has significantly escalated, with monthly Russian drone strikes often exceeding 2,000. Drones now account for approximately 70% of all deaths and injuries in Ukraine (Source: [1]).- Russian forces aggressively use drones for civilian and military targets, causing widespread fear and requiring constant adaptation, such as relying on air defense systems to combat the threat. (Source: [1]).- Ukraine launched Operation Spiderweb, a large-scale drone offensive targeting Russian airbases, causing over $10 billion in damage and inflicting significant losses upon Russian bomber forces (Source: [1]).
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