In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, a residential building burns following a Russian air attack in Odesa, Ukraine, Saturday, July 19, 2025. AP
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Firstpost13-12-2025, 22:27

Odesa hit by major Russian attack, 1M+ homes lose power

  • Russia launched a major drone and missile attack on Odesa, causing widespread power outages.
  • Over a million households in Odesa and surrounding regions were left without electricity.
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskiy reported over 450 drones and 30 missiles were used, targeting the energy system.
  • The attack, described as one of the largest on Odesa, also disrupted water supplies and wounded five people.
  • Russia's defense ministry confirmed strikes on Ukrainian energy and military-industrial facilities.

Why It Matters: Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid leave over a million homes without power.

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