On the 1328th day of the war, Russian forces launched a large-scale aerial attack on the Odesa region, hitting a suburb of the city. Multiple clothing and textile warehouses caught fire, and one person was injured. The fire destroyed a storage area of over 5,000 square meters.
Russian forces launched over 80 drones during the night, with nearly 70 being neutralized by air defense. 13 drones hit in seven locations. One drone hit a car in a village in the Zaporojie region, resulting in the deaths of a husband and wife.
Ukraine is trying to combat systematic attacks on its energy infrastructure. Emergency power outages were carried out in eight regions this morning.
Kyiv, in turn, is executing strategic strikes. A petroleum depot in the city of Feodosia, located in the Crimean peninsula, was hit by drones overnight. According to local authorities, emergency services responded to the scene and reported no casualties. Videos circulating on social media show a massive fire and thick black smoke rising from the depot. This is the second attack on this facility following the one on October 6.
In the Donetsk region, Ukrainian forces managed to push back Russian forces near four localities in the Pokrovsk sector.
Today, Kyiv is hosting an important guest. The EU's foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, arrived in the Ukrainian capital this morning for discussions with Ukrainian officials regarding Europe's financial and military support.
Russia's Attacks
- Massive Attack in Odesa - Russian forces launched a large-scale drone attack on the Odesa region overnight, hitting a suburb of the regional capital and igniting clothing and textile warehouses, as announced by Ukrainian emergency services. A man was injured. The fire destroyed storage spaces of over 5,000 square meters containing fabrics, clothing, and footwear. Additionally, a vehicle was destroyed. Marina Averina, a spokesperson for the Regional State Emergency Service (SES), stated that firefighting crews had to source water from nearby to extinguish the flames. According to the Odesa Regional Prosecutor's Office, the attack damaged four storage buildings. A 60-year-old man was hospitalized. This was the third drone attack on the Odesa region in the past three nights, with the strikes targeting primarily energy and gas infrastructure notes Kyiv Post.
- Car Hit by Drone - Two people were killed in a Russian drone attack on a car in the village of Preobrajenka in the Zaporojie region, announced Ivan Fedorov, head of the regional military administration. According to the official cited by Ukrainska Pravda, a 53-year-old man was killed on the spot, and his 50-year-old wife died later from the injuries sustained.
- Drones Shot Down - Russian forces launched 82 drones last night, with 69 being destroyed by air defense. Ukrainian Air Forces announced that around 50 of the 82 targets were attack drones. 13 strikes were recorded in seven locations, with debris falling in two spots.
- 8 Regions Without Power - Emergency power outages occurred this morning in the Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions, announced DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy company. Subsequently, emergency outages were also carried out in the Poltava, Sumy, Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions, following Ukrenergo's instructions, the state-owned electricity transmission operator. Additionally, the regional distribution system operator implemented continuous power outages in the Chernihiv region, reports Ukrainska Pravda.
Ukraine's Strikes
- New Attack on Feodosia Depot - A petroleum depot in the city of Feodosia, located in Crimea, was hit by drones overnight, announced Sergey Aksionov, head of the Russian-installed occupation authorities. According to the official, emergency services responded to the scene and reported no casualties. Videos shared on social media showed a massive fire and thick black smoke rising from the depot. Residents reported that the fire was visible from various parts of the city, as reported by Kyiv Independent. The attack reportedly took place around midnight, marking the second strike on the facility in a week following the one on October 6, according to the Crimean Wind Telegram channel. Located approximately 250 km from Ukrainian-controlled territory, this is the largest petroleum storage unit in Crimea supplying Russian forces, capable of storing up to 250,000 tons of fuel. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that air defense intercepted 103 drones overnight over Russian and occupied Ukrainian territories, including 40 over Crimea.
- Frontline Situation - Ukrainian defense forces successfully carried out counteroffensive actions in the Donetsk region, pushing back Russian troops near four localities (Nove Shakove, Zolotii Kolodiaz, Kuceriv Yar, and Novopavlivka) in the Pokrovsk sector, as announced by DeepState. However, the Ukrainian military analysis group mentioned that the situation in these areas remains extremely challenging. Despite the losses suffered, Russian troops continue assault operations and managed to advance in Kuceriv Iar and near the city of Shakhove, as stated by the source cited by Ukrainska Pravda.
Other Relevant Information
- Explosion in Kharkiv, Authorities Investigate Cause - An explosion occurred on Monday morning in the center of Kharkiv, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov, who relayed the information on Telegram, cited by Ukrinform. The blast took place in the Kyivsky district, in a residential area. "Windows of nearby buildings were shattered. The cause of the explosion is under investigation," stated the mayor. Kharkiv residents reported hearing the explosion around 09:20, shortly after an air raid alert was issued in the city starting at 09:00. Currently, no casualties have been reported, and authorities are verifying whether the incident was caused by a Russian attack or another reason.
- Important Guest in Kyiv - The EU's foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, arrived in Kyiv today for discussions with Ukrainian officials regarding Europe's financial and military support for Ukraine. The discussions will also focus on Ukraine's energy sector and "holding Russia accountable for its war crimes," Kallas conveyed on X. "Today, I am in Kyiv for discussions on financial and military support, the security of Ukraine's energy sector, and holding Russia accountable for its war crimes," she wrote.
- Lukashenko: Ukraine at Risk of Disappearing - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that Ukraine is at risk of "disappearing as a state" if Volodymyr Zelensky does not agree to resume negotiations with Russia, asserting that the blame for the diplomatic impasse lies with Kyiv, not Moscow or Washington, reports Kyiv Independent. "Pressure must be exerted on him to make the right decisions," stated the Belarusian leader, adding that "Russia is advancing on the front, and this could lead to Ukraine's disappearance as a state." Lukashenko described the situation as "very serious" and called for immediate dialogue to avoid further escalation of the conflict. "I would like the President of Ukraine to understand that no one will bring happiness to Ukraine except the Slavic states," he said.
- Trump Would Give Putin Another Ultimatum - Trump stated that he told Zelensky, during a new phone call, that he might give Putin a new ultimatum to resume serious peace negotiations, otherwise the US would provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles. Details HERE.