Diana Marcu

27 January 2026

During the night, enemy forces launched a large-scale attack on Odesa using drones.
As a result of the assault, vital infrastructure, residential buildings, and construction sites were damaged. 
Preliminary reports indicate that a woman was injured and taken to a medical facility. Another woman was rescued, and her condition is stable.
As of 06:26, three people had been reported injured due to the attack on Odesa. 
By 09:11, the number of casualties had risen to 22, including 14 who sustained minor injuries and received assistance on-site. 
Unfortunately, significant damage has been inflicted on civilian infrastructure: several apartment buildings and private homes have been destroyed. 
Massive fires broke out as a result of the strikes. A church in the city center and a kindergarten were also damaged. 
Emergency services rescued people from blocked areas, including a child. Many residents were evacuated. 
The most critical situation is in the Khadyzhbyiv district, where part of a residential building has been destroyed. It is feared that people may be trapped under the rubble. 
Search and rescue operations are ongoing without interruption. 
Emergency services and operational headquarters are on-site. 
Further information is being verified.