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The Odeska region continues to face numerous challenges amidst ongoing tensions. Recent developments include the detention of several pro-Russian agitators, including officials from the Odesa City Council, who praised Putin's actions. This highlights the persistent internal security threats within Ukraine. Additionally, the region faced a significant attack as Russian drones targeted energy and port infrastructure, resulting in injuries and substantial damage. As the conflict escalates, understanding the impact on civilians and infrastructure is crucial. Stay updated on these developments to comprehend the broader implications for Ukraine's security and stability.

What recent incidents have taken place in the Odeska region involving Russian forces?

Recent incidents include multiple drone attacks by Russian forces targeting the Odeska region's energy and port infrastructure. This resulted in injuries and significant damage, raising concerns about the region's security and stability. Additionally, there was the detention of pro-Russian agitators, including Odesa City Council officials, for supporting Russian military actions, further highlighting internal threats.

Who were the pro-Russian agitators detained in Odesa?

The pro-Russian agitators detained in Odesa included four individuals, among them officials from the Odesa City Council. These individuals were involved in activities that praised Putin and justified the Russian Federation's aggression against Ukraine, signaling a serious concern for Ukraine's internal security.

How have Russian drone attacks affected Odesa's infrastructure?

Russian drone attacks have significantly impacted Odesa's infrastructure by targeting critical energy and port facilities. These attacks have caused damage and disruption in the region, leading to injuries and posing a continuous threat to both civilian and essential infrastructure in the Odeska area.

What were the consequences of the attacks on Odesa's port infrastructure?

The attacks on Odesa's port infrastructure by Russian forces using drones resulted in fires and damage to essential facilities. These incidents have disrupted port operations and have added to the logistical and economic challenges facing the region amidst the ongoing conflict.

How is the Ukrainian government responding to internal threats in Odesa?

The Ukrainian government, through the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), continues to tackle internal threats in Odesa by detaining individuals who support pro-Russian activities. This includes actions against agitators and officials who publicly praise aggressive actions by the Russian Federation, ensuring that national security is maintained.

What measures are in place to protect Odesa from further drone attacks?

To protect Odesa from further drone attacks, the Ukrainian military has deployed air defense systems and increased surveillance to detect and intercept incoming threats. These measures aim to safeguard critical infrastructure and minimize the impact of hostile actions by Russian forces in the region.

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Russia attacks Ukrainian logistics: ports and railways under drone strikes Russians continue to destroy Ukrainian logistics: ports and railways under drone attack. PHOTO Russian drones damaged ports in Odesa and a terminal in Mykolaiv, as well as a locomotive and a carriage on the Lviv railway. Despite the attacks, Ukraine's logistics and supply chains continue to operate. 1 562 14 Previously in trend: Shellings of civilian infrastructure

Russia attacks Odesa on the night of 26 December Russia attacked Odesa: explosions heard in city On the night of 26 December, explosions were heard in Odesa amid threats from enemy drones. 2 160 9 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Odesa Explosions in Odesa

UAV attack on Odesa: infrastructure on fire, no casualties Odesa under drone attack: infrastructure facility hit, no casualties (updated). PHOTO On the night of 26 December, Russian drones attacked the Odesa region once again. Damage to infrastructure in Odesa has been reported. 1 032 0 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Odesa

Sybiha urges more pressure on Russia after Christmas night strikes Christmas night attacks on Ukraine: Sybiha urges world to step up pressure on Russia Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has urged the international community to increase pressure on Russia and strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities amid massive shelling carried out by Russia even on Christmas night. 560 9 Previously in trend: Shellings of civilian infrastructure

Consequences of the attack on Odessa FSB agent sentenced to 15 years in prison for adjusting Russian strikes on Odesa – SSU A court has sentenced an FSB agent who adjusted Russia’s missile-and-drone strikes on Odesa to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. 926 10 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters Shelling of Odessa region

Russian attacks damaged administrative, industrial and storage facilities in the Odesa region Another strike on Odesa region: one dead, two wounded, infrastructure destroyed. PHOTO On the night of 25 December, the enemy again struck the port and industrial infrastructure of the Odesa region. One person was killed and two others were injured. 2 359 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odessa region

Oil spill in the port of Pivdennyi After Russian attacks, port of Pivdennyi has partially resumed operations The seaport of Pivdennyi has resumed receiving and dispatching ships after restrictions imposed due to the consequences of hostile shelling and a vegetable oil spill in the water area. 515 3 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Odesa region Shelling of Odessa region

Terrorist attack in Odesa on 5 July Terrorist attack in Odesa, which resulted in injury to employee of defence enterprise: case has been referred to court The Odessa Regional Prosecutor's Office has referred a case of terrorism (Part 2 of Article 258 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine) to court. 1 202 0 Previously in trend: Terrorist attack in Odesa

Environmental pollution in the Odesa region Environmental pollution in Odesa region due to enemy attack: investigative and environmental measures are ongoing, - Office of Prosecutor General. PHOTOS Prosecutors from the department for combating crimes committed in armed conflict, together with environmental prosecutors from the Odesa Regional Prosecutor's Office, are conducting procedural supervision in criminal proceedings for war crimes (Part 1 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 701 1 Previously in trend: Oil spill in the Black Sea

Oil slicks discovered on two beaches in Odesa Oil-like slicks and dead birds spotted on Odesa beaches Oil-like slicks and dead birds have been found near two beaches in Odesa. 1 861 8 Previously in trend: Oil spill in the Black Sea

Romania declared an air raid alert during the Russian Federation’s attack on the Odesa region Romania declared air raid alert during Russian drone attack on Odesa region In Romania, on the night of 23 December, residents of Tulcea and Galați counties received air raid alert notifications during a Russian drone attack on the Odesa region. 376 1 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack Massive combination attack

Odesa region after shelling Russian troops attacked Odesa region with drones, causing damage and power outages. PHOTOS On the night of 23 December, the enemy carried out another massive attack with strike UAVs on the south of Odesa region. Damage to energy, port, transport, industrial and residential infrastructure was recorded in the affected areas. 809 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odessa region Massive combination attack

explosions, smoke Russia attacked Odesa with strike UAVs: port infrastructure and civilian vessel damaged On the evening of Monday, 22 December, Russian troops attacked Odesa with strike drones. The attack damaged port infrastructure and a civilian vessel. 1 275 3 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Odesa

The FSB planned a provocation against the head of the SSU in Odesa region, Dorovskyi FSB attempted to stage provocation against head of SSU in Odesa region, Dorovskyi, threatening him with compromising information. VIDEO Russian special services attempted to provoke Viktor Dorovskyi, head of the Odesa Security Service, and blackmailed his wife with fabricated compromising information. 8 379 43 Previously in trend: FSB provocations

Odesa police dismantled an interregional arms trafficking channel Odesa police dismantled interregional channel for selling weapons on black market. PHOTOS In the Odesa region, National Police officers dismantled an interregional channel for selling weapons on the black market. 1 249 5 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking

Russian shelling of Odesa and the region damages energy facilities Massive Russian attack on Odesa: fires at energy facilities and warehouses. PHOTOS In Odesa and the surrounding region, heavy shelling by Russia has caused fires at energy facilities and warehouses storing fertiliser and agricultural equipment. Air raid alerts are hampering the work of rescue workers. 1 789 4 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Odesa region Shelling of Odessa region

Two enemy attacks at night damaged critical infrastructure in Odesa Night attacks on Odesa: infrastructure facility damaged, one person wounded. PHOTOS On the night of 22 December, Russian invaders damaged critical infrastructure in Odesa. Part of the district was left without electricity, and a man was injured. 1 885 7 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odesa

Shelling of Odesa region on 17 December Russia used about 1,300 drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs and nine missiles against Ukraine in week, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Throughout the week, Russian troops continued to attack Ukrainian territory using drones, guided aerial bombs, and various types of missiles. The main target of the strikes was the south, particularly the Odesa region. 685 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

Karpenko Zelenskyy announced dismissal of Karpenko, commander of AC "South": "They will find another candidate" President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the dismissal of Dmytro Karpenko from the post of commander of the Air Command "South". 16 232 79 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odessa region

Strike on a bridge in Odesa region Bridge hit in Odesa region: transport links across Dniester partially restored People can now cross the Dniester River in cars, minibuses, and small trucks, and transport links have been partially restored. 2 367 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odessa region

Air defence forces in Odesa region We are dealing with people responsible for air defence in Odesa region, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that personnel decisions may be made regarding officials responsible for air defense in the Odesa region. 7 219 81 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force Shelling of Odessa region

Port of Pivdenny under attack from the Russian Federation Enemy struck port of Pivdennyi in morning: there are hits in tanks The enemy is deliberately destroying the logistics infrastructure of the Odesa region and terrorizing civilians in an attempt to disrupt communications in southern Ukraine. Despite constant attacks, work continues in the region to eliminate the consequences of the massive attacks. 2 479 1

Strike on Odesa region on 29 December Consequences of the enemy strike on Odesa region: eight people killed. PHOTOS On the evening of 19 December, Russians once again launched a massive attack on the port infrastructure of the Odesa region. 8 272 20 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odessa region

Consequences of the strike on the bridge in Mayaky There will be no increase in fuel prices due to Russian strike on bridge in Odesa region, - Svyrydenko The government is urgently dealing with the aftermath of Russian shelling of the main bridge connecting Odesa and Izmail. 3 501 13 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odessa region

explosions, smoke Russia strikes port infrastructure in Odesa region: 7 killed, 15 wounded On Friday, 19 December, Russia struck port infrastructure in the Odesa region. Seven people were killed and another 15 were wounded. 6 614 44 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odesa

A Russian drone attacked a civilian car in the Odesa region: there are dead and injured children In Odesa region, enemy attacked civilian car: mother was killed, three children were injured On August 18, Russian forces struck a civilian vehicle in the Odessa region. A strike drone hit the car as it was crossing a bridge. 898 1 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Odesa region

The attack on Odesa on 18 December Russian drone hits balcony of residential building in Odesa. PHOTOS In Odesa, a drone flew into an apartment in one of the residential complexes. 4 876 5 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Odesa

Russians attacked Odesa with drones: energy infrastructure and residential buildings damaged Consequences of enemy strike on Odesa region: energy infrastructure damaged, woman hospitalised. PHOTOS On the evening of 18 December, Russian drones attacked the Odesa region once again. The energy infrastructure and civilian facilities were targeted. 807 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odessa region

Shelling of Odessa on 18 December Enemy shells Odesa: residential buildings damaged, says Regional Military Administration In Odesa, enemy shelling on Dec. 18 damaged civilian infrastructure and residential buildings. 1 637 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odesa UAV attack on Odesa

Russian drone hits Odesa bridge near Moldova; border crossings shut Drone strike on bridge in Odesa region: Moldova restricts border traffic with Ukraine On Thursday, Dec. 18, a Russian attack drone struck a bridge in the Odesa region near the state border with Moldova, prompting the temporary closure of several border crossing points. 5 471 9 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Odesa region

car Ruscists hit car on bridge in Odesa region: woman killed, her three children injured Russian forces struck a civilian car in the Odesa district carrying a mother and her three children. The woman was killed and the children were injured. Traffic on the Odesa–Reni highway has been temporarily halted. 5 471 28 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odessa region

Russians attacked the Odesa region with UAVs - what are the consequences? Russian attack on Odesa region: eight casualties, damage reported (updated). PHOTOS On the night of 18 December, Russian occupiers struck Odesa region with drones. Damage to civilian infrastructure has been recorded. 1 476 7 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odessa region

Electric boiler explosion damages house in Odesa district; no injuries reported Boiler explosion in Odesa region destroys residential house. PHOTOS In the Odesa district, an electric boiler exploded during the day, seriously damaging a residential house. The incident occurred on Wednesday, December 17, in one of the settlements in the region. 5 089 33 Previously in trend: Power outages

The situation with electricity in Odesa after the Russian strikes: what is known? Blackout in Odesa region declared state-level emergency, - RMA In Odesa region, the state of the region's energy sector following the Russian strikes has been recognised as a state-level emergency. 3 282 17 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector Shelling of Odessa region

Shelling of Odesa region on 17 December Enemy attacked Odesa region with drones: transport infrastructure facility damaged. PHOTO On the night of Wednesday, 17 December, the enemy again attacked civilian targets in the Odesa region with strike drones. 922 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Odesa region

Ukrainian fighter in a light aircraft shot down a Russian Shahed in Odesa with small arms fire. Gunner from Yak-52 aircraft of Ukrainian Air Force shot down Russian "Shahed" over Odesa. VIDEO A gunner aboard a Yak-52 light aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force shot down a Russian Shahed kamikaze drone over the coast of Odesa with small arms fire. 7 939 17 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Odesa Shooting down Shaheds Drone shootings over Ukraine

Odesa region after shelling Enemy massively attacked Odesa region with drones: energy and industrial infrastructure was damaged Last night, the enemy launched another massive attack on the territory of the Odesa region using strike drones. 1 368 2 Previously in trend: Russian attack on critical infrastructure

Odesa Currently, timing for restoring electricity and water supply in Odesa is unknown, - CMA As of December 13, utility services continued to deal with the aftermath of the Russian Federation's massive nighttime attack on the Odesa region. An assessment of the energy infrastructure is ongoing, after which it will become clear when heat, water, and electricity supplies will be restored in the city. 5 048 59 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odesa Russian attack on critical infrastructure

massive attack on December 13 Zelenskyy on night attack: Enemy used over 450 drones and 30 missiles, energy sector and South were under attack. PHOTOS All necessary services are currently working to restore electricity and water supply in our communities that were affected by the Russian attack last night. The main blow was again dealt to our energy sector, the south, and the Odesa region. 1 507 17

One of DTEK’s substations in the Odesa region after the night attack One of DTEK’s substations after enemy’s night attack on energy infrastructure of Odesa region. VIDEO On the night of 12 to 13 December, the enemy launched a missile and drone strike on electricity generation, distribution, and transmission facilities in the Odesa region. 7 440 26 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Odesa UAV attack on Odesa missile attack

Odesa region after shelling Consequences of most massive Russian attack on Odesa region. PHOTOS Russian troops launched a massive strike on critical and civilian infrastructure in the Odesa region. 8 557 24

A substation in Odesa is on fire. Massive attack on Odesa region: two people injured, energy and administrative buildings hit, power outages. PHOTO Due to the enemy's massive attack on Odesa, most of the city is without electricity, heat, and water. 5 432 25 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

vessel Russian strike on Odesa region damages civilian ship in Chornomorsk port, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO&PHOTOS Today, 12 December, Russian troops launched a missile strike on the Odesa region, damaging a civilian vessel in the port of Chornomorsk. 5 752 11 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odesa

A ship caught fire in Odesa after the explosions Ship caught fire in Odesa after explosions: one person injured. PHOTO A ship caught fire in Odesa after explosions were heard. 3 230 2 Previously in trend: Explosions in Odesa

Three regions without power due to Russian attacks Due to night attacks by Russian Federation, consumers in Odesa, Donetsk and Kharkiv regions were left without electricity - Ukrenergo As of the morning of 12 December, consumers in the Odesa, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions remain without electricity due to Russian attacks. 798 3 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

Trukhanov left under round-the-clock house arrest Round-the-clock house arrest: Kyiv Court of Appeal leaves Trukhanov’s preventive measure unchanged The Kyiv Court of Appeals considered the defense's appeal against the ruling on the choice of preventive measure for the former mayor of Odesa, Hennadii Trukhanov, who is suspected of official negligence that led to the death of nine people. 394 0 Previously in trend: Trukhanov case

Russian shadow fleet vessel detained in Odesa port Russian "shadow fleet" vessel arrested in Odesa port, - SSU. PHOTO A foreign vessel belonging to the Russian Federation's "shadow fleet" and illegally transporting Ukrainian agricultural products from the temporarily occupied Crimea has been arrested in Odesa. 3 575 10 Previously in trend: Russia’s shadow fleet

Odesa region after the shelling Ruscists struck infrastructure facility in Odesa region with drones: there is destruction. PHOTO On the night of 10 December 2025, the enemy once again launched a massive attack on the Odesa region with strike drones. 1 505 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odessa region