A quiet night turned into chaos and heartbreak when a Russian drone slammed into a 21-storey apartment building in the southern port city of Odesa, leaving two people dead and at least 14 others wounded, according to local officials.
Among the injured are three children—one of whom is now fighting for their life in critical condition. Regional Governor Oleh Kiper shared the grim update on Saturday, describing the aftermath as devastating for the families and the community.
Footage released by Ukraine’s State Emergency Service paints a harrowing picture: firefighters navigating smoke-filled corridors, residents clinging to each other as they descend dark stairwells, their faces etched with fear and disbelief.
This attack is just one of many in a recent surge of drone and missile strikes by Russia, as the grinding war, now in its third year, continues with no resolution in sight.
For the people of Odesa, it’s another sleepless night—another reminder that for many in Ukraine, home is no longer a place of safety.
