Russian drones set fire to two Odesa apartment blocks, damage port
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- Category: Russia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 12:53 UTC
- Sources: Meduza (English)
Overnight on May 1 Russian UAVs ignited fires in a 16‑story building and another high‑rise (11‑12 floors) in Odesa, Ukraine, according to the city’s military administration head. The attacks also caused damage to nearby port infrastructure. No casualty figures were provided in the Meduza report.
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