April 27 (Reuters) - An overnight Russian drone attack on Ukraine's southern city of Odesa wounded 10 people, including two children, and damaged residential buildings, Ukrainian officials said on
Russian Drone Strike on Odesa Wounds 10, Damages Central District Buildings
Details of the Russian Drone Attack on Odesa
Overview of the Incident
April 27 (Reuters) - An overnight Russian drone attack on Ukraine's southern city of Odesa wounded 10 people, including two children, and damaged residential buildings, Ukrainian officials said on Monday.
Impact on Prymorskyi District
The strikes caused the biggest damage in the central Prymorskyi district, where residential buildings, a hotel and facilities in the center of the city were damaged, said Serhiy Lysak, the head of the local military administration, on Telegram.
Casualties and Injuries
Most of the injured people were located there, Lysak said.
Statements from Local Officials
"It was an extremely difficult night," he said, adding that high-rise residential buildings, private homes and vehicles came under attack in two other districts.
Context: Odesa's Strategic Importance
Odesa as a Black Sea Port
Odesa, a major Black Sea port and a focal point for Ukrainian exports, has been repeatedly targeted by Russian attacks during more than four years of war, which started with Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
Ongoing Conflict Timeline
(Reporting by Anna Pruchnicka; Editing by Thomas Derpinghaus)
