Russia's drone strikes spark fire at energy facility in Odesa region, Ukraine says

Aftermath of a Russian drone attack in Odesa region
Firefighters work at the site of a fuel storage facility hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region, Ukraine August 20, 2025. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Odesa region/Handout via REUTERS
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Russia launched a "massive drone strike" on the southern Ukrainian region of Odesa, injuring one person and causing a large fire at a fuel and energy facility, Ukraine's State Emergency Service said on Wednesday.

Administration of the Izmail district in the Odesa region said on social media that port infrastructure in the city was damaged.

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