Russian Strike Damages Thermal Power Plant in Odesa
A Russian drone and missile attack significantly damaged a thermal power plant in Ukraine's southern Odesa region. State energy company Naftogaz confirmed the damage, which has impacted local energy distribution. The strike is part of a broader Russian campaign targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure to disrupt power supplies as the conflict continues into its fifth year.
Date: September 2, 2026
Location: Odesa, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: HIGH
Source: Sky News