Russian drone attacks Odessa, Ukraine again, injuring at least 5 people

Footage provided by Ukraine's emergency services showed that an apartment building in the southern port city of Odessa burst into flames after being attacked by a Russian drone on the 12th. (AP)

[Compiled by Zhang Peiyuan/Comprehensive Report] Serhiy Lysak, the military administrative chief of the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa, pointed out that following the attack yesterday that killed two people, Russia attacked the city again early on the 13th, injuring at least five people.

Rysak said on the instant messaging software Telegram that residential areas in many districts of Odessa were damaged in the attack and that the government was assessing the full extent of the damage.

Odessa is Ukraine's largest and most important port on the Black Sea. In recent months, it has been attacked by Russian missiles and drones, forcing Kiev to close the seaport, which is crucial to Ukraine's exports. An apartment building in Odessa was attacked by a Russian drone on the morning of the 12th, resulting in 2 deaths and 26 injuries.

Other local governments in Ukraine stated on the 13th that several other districts in western Ukraine were also attacked by Russia, and the attacks continued throughout the night and into the early morning. There were no immediate reports of civilian casualties.