On the night of February 20-21, Odesa was targeted by a Russian drone attack, leading to significant damage and one confirmed injury. The Head of Odesa City Military Administration, Serhii Lysak, reported that the attack caused harm to both infrastructure and residential buildings across various districts, as well as an educational facility. An air-raid warning was issued during the attack, which lasted from 23:52 to 01:37.

Local media reported loud explosions and the activation of air defense systems responding to the threat in Odesa and the surrounding Oblast. Despite the destructive nature of the attack, it appears that emergency response services were prompt, with the injured individual receiving necessary medical treatment for burns at a local hospital. The attack adds to a pattern of ongoing hostilities in the region as tensions between Ukraine and Russia remain high.

This incident underscores the continued vulnerability of Ukrainian cities to drone assaults amidst the conflict with Russia. The targeting of civilian infrastructure and residential areas raises concerns about the humanitarian implications of such attacks and the broader impact on civilian life and safety in Odesa.