In the early hours of February 15, Russian forces launched a significant drone attack on the Odesa region, targeting critical civil infrastructure. The assault resulted in damage to railway facilities and led to widespread fires and water supply disruptions in parts of the city.
Key Points:
- Russian drones struck the civil railway infrastructure in Odesa.
- A fuel tank at a depot caught fire, causing a large-scale blaze.
- Parts of Odesa temporarily lost water supply due to emergency power outages.
The attack specifically targeted buildings within the railway depot and administrative facilities at the station. During a subsequent strike, a fuel tank ignited, leading to a spill and fire involving petroleum products.
Emergency responders swiftly extinguished the fires, deploying over 100 personnel from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (DSNS). Railway workers were in shelters during the attack, resulting in no reported injuries.
Due to the emergency power outages affecting the water supply system, a significant portion of Odesa, including the Kyiv, Primorsky, Khadyzhbey, and parts of the Peresyp district, experienced water shortages. Energy crews are working to restore electricity, with plans to stabilize water supply throughout the day.
Additionally, the blast wave from the attack damaged windows in residential buildings and educational institutions in one of the city’s districts.
A recent drone attack by Russian forces on Odesa has caused significant damage to railway infrastructure and disrupted water supply in parts of the city. Emergency services responded quickly to contain fires, and efforts are underway to restore essential services.