Russian Drone Attack On Odesa Kills 3, Energy Sites Hit
January 27, 2026
10:45 am
Russian forces launched a large overnight drone attack on the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa, killing three people and injuring at least 25 others, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, as Moscow escalates pressure on Kyiv amid renewed diplomatic efforts to end the war.
The strikes, which tore through residential areas and critical infrastructure, were part of Russia’s ongoing winter campaign targeting Ukraine’s energy network, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia fired more than 50 drones at Odesa alone, describing the assault as particularly destructive as Ukrainian and Russian negotiators prepare for talks scheduled for Sunday.
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