Russia hits Ukraine's Odesa, Dnipro with drones and missiles overnight, officials say
Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's Odesa and Dnipro overnight, according to Ukrainian officials. In Odesa, residential buildings, a school, and a kindergarten were struck, resulting in injuries to two individuals. Dnipro also faced missile strikes, injuring three people, while both sides deny targeting civilians.
- ▪Russia attacked the southern city of Odesa and the southeastern city of Dnipro with drones and missiles.
- ▪In Odesa, drones hit residential buildings, a school, and a kindergarten, injuring an 11-year-old boy and a 59-year-old man.
- ▪Three people were injured in Dnipro due to missile strikes.
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Russia hits Ukraine's Odesa, Dnipro with drones and missiles overnight, officials saySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 18, 2026, 09:13 AMUpdated May 18, 2026, 09:13 AMMay 18 - Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with drones and missiles, targeting the southern city of Odesa and Dnipro in the country's southeast, Ukrainian officials said on Monday.In Odesa, a major Black Sea export port, drones hit residential buildings along with a school and a kindergarten, injuring a 11-year old boy and a 59-year old man, Serhiy Lysak, the head of the local military administration, said on Telegram.Separately, three people were injured after Russia hit the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro with missiles, regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha said on Telegram.Reuters…
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