Russian Drone Strike Odesa, Ukraine Retaliates

Russian drones struck the Ukrainian port city of Ukraine — Odesa overnight, killing two people and injuring at least 17, including three children. A drone hit a residential tower block, causing significant damage. In response, Ukraine's Security Service agency deployed special drones to attack the Kirovske military airfield in Russian-occupied Russia — Crimea, destroying multiple Russian attack helicopters and an anti-aircraft missile system. The Russia — Ministry of Defence (Russia) reported shooting down over 40 Ukrainian drones over western Russia and Russia — Crimea. This event underscores the ongoing drone warfare in the conflict, now in its fourth year, with both Ukraine and Russia developing advanced weaponry. The United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine and the United Nations Human Rights Council have reported significant civilian casualties from drone attacks since the war began.