Russian Drone Strike Targets Odesa Energy Infrastructure
A wave of 24 Shahed-class suicide drones targeted electrical substations in the Odesa region. Local authorities report that three facilities were significantly damaged, resulting in emergency power shutdowns for over 150,000 civilians. Air defenses intercepted 18 drones, but several impacted critical nodes.
Date: April 8, 2026
Location: Odesa, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 3
Source: Ukrinform