On the 1527th day of war, Russia launched two waves of drones over the city of Odesa. Two blocks were hit by drones, several intense fires broke out, and 20 people were injured.
A ballistic missile and over 200 drones targeted Ukraine overnight. Most of the aerial targets were neutralized in the north, south, west, and east of the country.
On the other hand, Ukrainian drones hit an explosives factory in the Russian region of Nizhny Novgorod, about 770 km from the northeastern border of Ukraine. And Ukrainian naval drones attacked Russian vessels securing passage in the Kerch Strait area of Crimea.
Across the ocean, American President Donald Trump declared after a phone call with Putin on Wednesday that Ukraine is "militarily defeated," also claiming that Moscow was ready for a peace deal.
However, there is also good news from the US for Ukraine - Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth confirmed the unblocking of a $400 million military aid package.
Russia's Attacks
- Two Waves of Attacks in Odesa - Russia launched two massive waves of attacks on the city of Odesa in the early hours of the morning. 20 people were injured, including a 17-year-old boy, reports Kyiv Post. A high-rise block and another five-story one were hit, and firefighters extinguished large fires on the upper floors and roof. The attack also damaged private residences in central Odesa, as well as a kindergarten, a shopping center, a hotel, and administrative buildings, announced the head of the regional military administration, Serhii Lisak, cited by Kyiv Independent.
- Russia Launched a Missile and Over 200 Drones - Russian forces attacked Ukraine last night with an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 206 drones. The Ukrainian air defense neutralized 172 of the drones in the north, south, west, and east of the country. The missile and 32 drones hit in 22 locations, as reported by the Ukrainian Air Force in the morning.
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Ukraine's Strikes
- Explosives Factory in Russia Hit by Drones - The Sverdlov explosives factory in Dzerzhinsk, in the Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia, was hit by drones overnight, according to the Russian Telegram channel Astra. A series of explosions were heard in the Novgorod region as air defense systems were activated, reported the independent Telegram channel Exilenova Plus. The targeted unit produces ammunition, explosives, and industrial chemicals for the war against Ukraine, notes Kyiv Independent. Dzerzhinsk is located about 770 km from the northeastern border of Ukraine with Russia.
- Ukrainian Navy Attacked Vessels Guarding the Kerch Strait - Ukrainian naval drones attacked FSB vessels securing passage in the Kerch Strait area of Crimea and countering sabotage in the Black Sea this morning. According to a statement from the Ukrainian Navy, cited by Kyiv Post, the patrol boat Sobol and the anti-sabotage boat Gratsionok were hit. "As a result of the attack, the enemy suffered irrecoverable losses," the statement added. A short video posted by the Ukrainian Navy shows the moment of the attack, but Kyiv Post notes that it could not independently verify the time or location of the filming.
Other Relevant Information
- Trump, After Discussion with Putin: Ukraine is "Militarily Defeated" - The US President stated on Wednesday, after a conversation with Vladimir Putin, that Ukraine is "militarily defeated," also claiming that Moscow was ready for a peace agreement. Trump said he has known Putin "for a long time" and that he would have been ready to reach an agreement earlier. "I think he was ready to make a deal a long time ago, but some people made it difficult for him," he said. At the same time, the American leader asserts that Ukraine is "militarily defeated" and no longer has a naval fleet: "Look: their navy - they had 159 ships. Every ship is now underwater. Usually, that says it all."
- US Aid for Ukraine - The Pentagon unblocked a $400 million military aid package for Ukraine on Tuesday, after months of delays and growing pressure from American lawmakers, reports Bloomberg. Speaking during a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on Wednesday that the funding had been unblocked after bureaucratic obstacles were resolved. "The funds have been released as of yesterday," Hegseth told congressmen, marking the first official confirmation that the aid package is moving forward.
- Sweden Seizes a Ship from "Phantom Fleet" - Swedish prosecutors announced on Wednesday that they have taken custody of the ship Caffa, first detained in March near Trelleborg on the Baltic Sea coast, at the request of an unnamed third country investigating the ship's activities, reports Kyiv Post. Public broadcaster SVT reported that the Caffa ship is suspected of being involved in the illegal export of cereals from the Crimean peninsula.
- Moscow Accuses Zelensky of Provoking a Nuclear War - The Russian Foreign Ministry accused Ukrainian President of provoking a nuclear war on Wednesday, warning Europe about the consequences, according to dpa. Kiev is bombing the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, and Zelensky is not only demanding NATO membership but also nuclear weapons for Ukraine's security, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. "He continues to provoke a nuclear conflict with such statements," she added. Western Europe risks becoming the first victim of the consequences of this "nuclear blackmail," said Zakharova. Instead of continuing to finance Kiev's war efforts, Europeans must stop the Ukrainian leader, demanded the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman. "Zelensky does not want peace. This is evident," she stated.
- EU Plans to Offer "Pre-Accession" Benefits to Ukraine - EU countries are preparing a package of short-term benefits for Ukraine to bring it closer to the bloc, as accelerated membership plans have been rejected. The "pre-accession" benefits would include several things, including broader access to the bloc's markets, said four diplomats to POLITICO. "Ukraine's priority remains full EU membership. But we also expect concrete and swift measures to implement integration right now," said Ukraine's ambassador to the EU, Vsevolod Chentsov.
- Foreign Affairs Ministry Announces Appointment of Romanian Consul General in Odesa - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces the appointment of Doru Liciu as the Consul General of Romania in Odesa, after deciding to suspend the consular office's activity in February 2022. The Consulate General of Romania in Odesa resumed its activity in the fall of 2025, in a limited regime - with the presence of the guarantor for 14 days/month - against the backdrop of the security situation in Ukraine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs aims to gradually return to normal functioning of the Consulate General in Odesa, taking into account safety conditions.
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