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Russian Drones Damage Substation in Odesa Region, Ukrainian Officials Say
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 8, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 8, 2026
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Russian drone strikes damaged a DTEK substation in southern Odesa on April 8, causing disruption to energy infrastructure amid near‑constant attacks. Simultaneous shelling and drone hits in eastern and southern regions killed at least one and injured multiple civilians, as Ukraine continues to grapp
Russian drones damage substation in Odesa region, Ukrainian officials say
Overview of Recent Attacks and Impact on Ukrainian Infrastructure
Damage to Odesa Region Power Substation
April 8 (Reuters) - Russian drones damaged a power substation in Ukraine's southern Odesa region on Wednesday, while Moscow's forces repeatedly attacked areas in regions farther east, killing one person, Ukrainian officials said.
Emergency Response and Official Statements
Emergency services were at the site of the substation attack and no injuries had been recorded, Odesa regional Governor Oleh Kiper said on Telegram.
Energy Company Response
DTEK, a large private energy company, said one of its substations had been damaged and crews were awaiting word that it was safe to begin repairs. DTEK said the region had been under Russian attack "almost round the clock".
Continued Attacks on Energy Infrastructure
Energy infrastructure has been under attack in Ukraine for many months. The Black Sea port of Odesa, vital to many Ukrainian exports, and areas in the surrounding region, have been frequent targets of the Russian military in four years of conflict.
Casualties and Attacks in Other Regions
Zaporizhzhia Region
An overnight strike by Russian glide bombs killed a man in a village outside the southeastern town of Zaporizhzhia, the governor of Zaporizhzhia region, Ivan Fedorov, said.
Dnipropetrovsk Region
In adjacent Dnipropetrovsk region, Russian drones and artillery attacked a string of towns nearly 40 times throughout the day, Governor Oleksandr Ganzha said.
Other Affected Regions
Eastern Donetsk and Southern Kherson
Officials also reported drone attacks in Sloviansk, near the front line in eastern Donetsk region, and in Kherson region in the south and Sumy region on the border with Russia.
Southern Russia Incident
In southern Russia's Krasnodar region, falling drone debris killed a resident on the balcony of an apartment building northeast of the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, Governor Venyamin Kondratiev said.
Verification and Reporting
Reuters could not independently verify accounts from either side.
(Reporting by Ron Popeski and Oleksandr Kozhukhar; Editing by David Gregorio and Stephen Coates)
Key Takeaways
- •A Russian drone strike damaged a private DTEK power substation in Odesa Oblast; emergency crews stand by to begin repairs once safety is confirmed—no injuries reported at the site.
- •Russian forces simultaneously attacked multiple eastern and southern Ukrainian regions, including Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kherson and Sumy, resulting in at least one death and several injuries.
- •The incident highlights the persistent and strategic targeting of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which has endured repeated attacks throughout the war and continues to test the resilience of the grid and repair capacity.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Russian drones damage substation in Odesa region, Ukrainian officials say
1What was damaged in the Russian drone attack in the Odesa region?
A power substation was damaged by Russian drones in Ukraine's Odesa region, according to Ukrainian officials.
2Were there any injuries reported in the Odesa attack?
No injuries were reported in the Odesa region drone attack, as confirmed by the regional governor.
3Which company was affected by the substation damage?
DTEK, a major private energy company, reported one of its substations was damaged in the attack.
4How frequently has Odesa's energy infrastructure been targeted?
The Odesa region has been under near constant attack by Russian forces for several months.
5Were there other regions in Ukraine affected by Russian attacks on the same day?
Yes, regions including Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Sumy also reported casualties and attacks.
