Drone attack sparks fire at energy facility in Odesa region, one injured

Drone attack sparks fire at energy facility in Odesa region, one injured

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A nighttime Russian drone attack in the Odesa region ignited a fire at a fuel and energy infrastructure site, leaving one person injured.

According to Ukrinform, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported this on Facebook.

“Overnight, Russia launched another massive strike on the region using attack UAVs. Preliminary reports indicate that one person was injured,” the statement reads.

The drone strikes triggered a large-scale fire at a fuel and energy facility.

According to the State Emergency Service, 54 rescuers and 16 units of equipment were involved in the emergency response. A fire train from Ukrzaliznytsia and a local fire brigade also assisted in extinguishing the blaze.

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