Russian drone attacks damage Ukraine's infrastructure

In a series of overnight attacks, Russian forces launched 32 drones targeting various regions in Ukraine, causing damage to infrastructure and injuries to civilians. Ukrainian officials reported that their air defenses successfully shot down 11 drones, while 10 others crashed due to electronic countermeasures.

The southern port region of Odessa was hit particularly hard, with attacks damaging port infrastructure, including a grain facility. Two truck drivers, one of whom was a Turkish citizen, were injured in the assault. The attack also impacted the Izmail district near the Danube River and damaged administrative buildings at the Orlivka border crossing to Romania, leading to a temporary suspension of operations.

In the northern Sumy region, the attacks targeted critical infrastructure sites, damaging an electrical substation and causing power outages for over 80,000 consumers. The energy ministry reported that substations in the central Cherkasy region also lost power due to falling drone debris.

Other affected areas included the Kirovohrad and Dnipropetrovsk regions, where officials reported damage to infrastructure, including a power line in Cherkasky.

Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration, Oleksiy Kuleba, condemned the attacks, stating that "Russia continues to wage war against grain and global food security."

On the Russian side, the Defense Ministry claimed to have shot down six Ukrainian drones overnight and another over the Belgorod region. The governor of Belgorod reported that these attacks destroyed several houses and damaged an agricultural building's roof.

The ongoing drone attacks highlight the continued tensions and conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides reporting defensive actions and damages. The targeting of grain facilities and port infrastructure in Odessa is particularly concerning, as it could have broader implications for global food security and Ukraine's ability to export grain.