russia attacked Odesa region port infrastructure with kamikaze drones

A severely damaged storage facility in one of Ukraine's Danube ports after another kamikaze drone attack by russia. August 23, 2023
Photo by: ОК Південь / Operational Command "South"

On the night of August 23, russians attacked the south of Odesa region with kamikaze drones for three hours, the head of the Odesa Region Military Administration Oleg Kiper reported in Telegram.

"The enemy targeted the civilian infrastructure in the region. Air defence forces destroyed 9 Shahed-136/131 kamikaze drones. Unfortunately, there the production and transshipment complexes were hit. A fire broke out on 700 sq m. As of 6 a.m., the fire was localized. Grain storage facilities are also damaged," the statement reads.

All relevant services are working at the site. Law enforcement officers are documenting the crimes of russia. No civilians have been injured.