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Russia attacks port near Odesa, kills brothers near front line, Ukrainian officials say
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Posted on February 13, 2026
2 min readLast updated: February 13, 2026
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A Russian drone attack in Ukraine's Odesa region killed one and injured six, targeting port and railway infrastructure, as reported by the Deputy PM.
Russian Drone Strikes Near Odesa Kill Three Ukrainian Brothers
Impact of Russian Attacks on Ukraine's Infrastructure
Feb 13 (Reuters) - Three Ukrainian brothers, including an eight-year-old, were killed near the eastern front line and a Russian drone attack killed one person and injured six others at one of Ukraine's Black Sea ports near Odesa, Ukrainian officials said on Friday.
Casualties from Recent Strikes
The mother and grandmother of the brothers - two of whom were 19 - were injured in the attack late on Thursday, the local prosecutors in the Donetsk region said on Friday.
Damage to Energy and Transport Infrastructure
The ports are Ukraine's key maritime export arteries, crucial for its foreign trade and the survival of its wartime economy. Moscow has stepped up its attacks on both them and Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and Kyiv has targeted Russian oil facilities, as U.S.-led efforts to end the war stall.
Response from Ukrainian Officials
"Russia launched massive strikes on port and railway infrastructure," Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba wrote on Telegram.
Infrastructure belonging to a business as well as fertiliser warehouses and vehicles, including freight wagons, were damaged, Kuleba said, adding that the attack sparked a fire.
The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority did not name the port, saying only that it was one of the three around Odesa and continued to operate despite damage to infrastructure.
Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 154 drones in total and one ballistic missile at Ukraine overnight. Air defences downed or neutralised 111 of the drones, it said.
Odesa regional governor Oleh Kiper said that energy, industrial, and residential infrastructure in the region was also targeted after reporting earlier that the attack caused "substantial" disruption to power, heat and water supplies.
Ukraine's major private energy company DTEK said the damage to energy infrastructure in the city was "extremely serious" and the repairs will take a long time. It did not say which facility was hit.
Railway infrastructure in the southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region also came under attack in the past 24 hours, Kuleba said.
(Reporting by Anna Pruchnicka; Editing by Jamie Freed, Stephen Coates, Philippa Fletcher)
Key Takeaways
- •Russian drone strike in Odesa kills one, injures six.
- •Attack targeted port and railway infrastructure.
- •Deputy PM Oleksiy Kuleba reported the incident.
- •Railway infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk also hit.
- •Impact on Black Sea region's logistics and safety.
Frequently Asked Questions about Russia attacks port near Odesa, kills brothers near front line, Ukrainian officials say
1What is a drone strike?
A drone strike is an attack carried out by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that can deliver explosives or conduct surveillance. These strikes are often used in military operations.
2What is infrastructure?
Infrastructure refers to the fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, including transportation, communication, sewage, water, and electric systems.
3What is a casualty?
A casualty is a person who is killed or injured in a war or accident. In military terms, it refers to those who are lost due to combat or attacks.
4What is a strike in military terms?
In military terms, a strike refers to an attack or offensive action against a target, often involving the use of weapons or military force.
