In the early hours of February 17, Odesa experienced a drone attack that resulted in significant damage to infrastructure and civilian buildings. The drones approached at low altitude, with explosions occurring before air raid sirens were activated.
The assault led to destruction in various parts of the city, including a fire that erupted on the upper floors of a residential building. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene to control the blaze and assist those affected.
Additionally, commercial properties were damaged, including a shop and a vehicle maintenance station. Experts are currently assessing the extent of the damages across the impacted areas.
Preliminary reports indicate that at least two individuals sustained injuries during the attack, and they are receiving medical care. Their conditions are being monitored closely.
Rescue teams, medical personnel, and municipal workers are actively engaged in addressing the aftermath of the strikes and ensuring the safety of residents. Further information regarding the scale of the destruction and potential additional damages is still being gathered.
Eyewitness accounts describe the first explosion as sudden and unexpected, with no prior indications of an impending attack. Monitoring channels had begun reporting the drones’ approach shortly before the strikes occurred.
The Kyiv district, known locally as Tairova, was particularly affected, along with other neighborhoods. A shop was completely destroyed, and a beauty salon and a garage cooperative also suffered damage. A shrapnel strike hit a high-rise residential building, but details regarding the impact there remain unclear.
Following the initial explosion, many residents sought refuge in garages to protect their vehicles from further attacks. At least one person reportedly sustained shrapnel wounds from subsequent explosions and was transported to a medical facility by an ambulance.
As of the latest updates, rescue operations and debris removal are ongoing. More precise information is expected to be released by official sources later. Reports indicate that the drone strikes led to power outages, as well as disruptions in water supply and heating in the Kyiv district.
Odesa was struck by drones in the early hours of February 17, causing injuries and significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. Emergency services are actively responding to the situation as further assessments are underway.