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Russian Drone Attack Damages Odesa Port Infrastructure, Injures Two
Details of the Odesa Drone Attack
Damage to Port Infrastructure and Civilian Areas
May 1 (Reuters) – A Russian drone attack overnight damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region and wounded two people in the city of Odesa, regional governor Oleh Kiper said on Friday.
Impact on Residential Buildings
In Odesa, an apartment was destroyed and the roof caught fire following strikes on a 16-storey building. In another high-rise, the fire engulfed the 12th floor, emergency services said.
They posted photos of a high-rise building ablaze and firefighters working at the sites.
Effect on Odesa Ports and Operations
Ukraine’s seaports authority said ports in the Greater Odesa hub and on the Danube River came under attack.
Damage to Facilities and Emergency Response
It said the strikes caused damage to the berthing and storage facilities and started local fires, which were promptly brought under control.
Current Status of Port Operations
The ports continue to operate, it added.
(Reporting by Anna Pruchnicka; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)