Russia strikes major southern city: What was targeted (photos)

Russian forces attacked the south of the Odesa region overnight into March 17, damaging energy, industrial and port infrastructure.

This was reported by Oleh Kiper, Head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration.

The overnight strike damaged energy, industrial and port facilities across southern Odesa region.

Enterprise areas and some equipment were hit. Fires broke out at the sites but were quickly extinguished by emergency services. There were no casualties or injuries.

Following the attack, power supply disruptions have been reported in some settlements. Critical infrastructure facilities are operating on backup power.

Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said its crews were working simultaneously at several locations after the strike on the Odesa region. All fires have now been extinguished.