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Posted on December 18, 2025
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Dec 18 (Reuters) - Russian strikes near Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa on Thursday killed a woman in her car and hit infrastructure and the regional governor asked residents suffering long power cuts to stop blocking roads in protest.
Odesa governor Oleh Kiper, writing on Telegram, said a Russian drone killed a woman crossing a bridge in her car southwest of Odesa. Her three children were injured in the incident.
Kiper asked residents whose homes have been hit by extended power outages to exhibit patience and end roadblocks.
"As a result of enemy attacks, the energy infrastructure in Odessa region has suffered extensive damage," Kiper said. "Power crews are working around the clock and doing everything possible to restore electricity to every home as quickly as possible."
Ukraine's border authority said Russian attacks had halted transport along the route linking Odesa to the Danube River port of Reni. Border crossings to Moldova were also affected, it said.
(Reporting by Ron Popeski; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama )
Energy infrastructure refers to the physical systems and facilities that generate, transmit, and distribute energy, including power plants, transmission lines, and substations.
Power outages are temporary interruptions in the supply of electricity, often caused by equipment failure, severe weather, or damage to the electrical grid.
Russian strikes refer to military attacks carried out by Russian forces, often involving airstrikes or artillery targeting specific locations.
Odesa is a major port city located on the Black Sea in southern Ukraine, known for its historical significance and economic importance.
Military strikes can cause significant damage to infrastructure, leading to service disruptions, economic losses, and challenges in restoring essential services like electricity.
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