A massive attack by Russia caused widespread fires in the Odesa region

Russian troops launched a massive attack on the Odesa region. The strike triggered large-scale fires, and the aftermath of the attack was captured in photographs.

 

According to authorities, industrial and port infrastructure, as well as the suburban area, were targeted by Russian strikes. Large-scale fires broke out.

“Due to heavy smoke, specialists in radiation, chemical, and biological protection from the Odesa State Emergency Service conducted a survey of the area. Measurements revealed no hazardous substances,” according to a statement by Oleg Kipper, head of the Odesa Regional State Administration.

It is noted that all fires have now been extinguished.

In particular, there were no casualties as a result of the attack. Cleanup efforts are ongoing at the sites.

Source: Oleg Kipper

Earlier, the ISW explained why Russia had previously launched strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

On the night of October 4, Russian forces launched 135 drones into Ukrainian territory, including “Shaheds,” “Gerberas,” “Banderole”/“Dan-T,” and decoy drones.

On the morning of October 4, Russian forces struck downtown Dnipro, hitting the premises of a telecommunications company. 

In the Dnipro district of the capital, debris from enemy drones was reported to have fallen at two locations on the morning of October 4. This was reported by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.