On the evening of February 12, 2023, Russian forces launched a drone attack on Odesa, resulting in damage to various civilian infrastructures. This attack marks a continuation of hostilities in the region.
Multiple areas reported damage to residential buildings and commercial properties, with several fires igniting in the aftermath. One of the significant impacts was on a multi-story apartment building, where an upper-floor apartment sustained damage. Fortunately, no fires occurred within the residential units. Emergency services are currently assessing the scale of the destruction.
In addition to residential areas, a recreational infrastructure site was also hit, resulting in the ignition of auxiliary buildings. Another fire broke out at a commercial facility in a different part of the city, prompting the involvement of emergency units to manage the situation.
As of now, information regarding casualties is still being verified. An air raid alert remains in effect in the city, and residents are urged to remain in shelters until official notifications are issued. Operational services are actively working at the sites of the incidents.
This attack on Odesa follows earlier assaults on February 12 against other critical infrastructure, with a reported strike on a thermal power plant belonging to DTEK, causing significant damage. According to DTEK, this incident represents the eleventh mass attack on its thermal plants since October 2025, highlighting a systematic approach to targeting energy infrastructure.
The events of February 12 also included a large-scale combined assault across Ukraine, employing ballistic missiles and drone strikes over various regions, particularly affecting Kyiv, Dnipro, and Odesa. Authorities reported a total of 24 ballistic missiles and 219 drones were used during this operation.
A Russian drone attack on Odesa on February 12, 2023, resulted in damage to civilian infrastructures and triggered fires in the city.