Russia Attacks Odesa and Dnipro Overnight with Missiles and Drones
Overview of Overnight Attacks on Ukrainian Cities
Missile and Drone Strikes Reported by Ukrainian Officials
May 18 (Reuters) - Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with drones and missiles, targeting the southern city of Odesa and Dnipro in the country's southeast, Ukrainian officials said on Monday.
Impact on Odesa: Civilian and Infrastructure Damage
In Odesa, a major Black Sea export port, drones hit residential buildings along with a school and a kindergarten, injuring a 11-year old boy and a 59-year old man, Serhiy Lysak, the head of the local military administration, said on Telegram.
Missile Strikes in Dnipro: Injuries Reported
Separately, three people were injured after Russia hit the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro with missiles, regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha said on Telegram.
Verification and Official Statements
Reuters could not independently verify battlefield reports. Both sides deny deliberately targeting civilians.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Jekaterīna Golubkova in Tokyo; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
