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

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