On the night of February 26-27, Odesa Oblast was subjected to drone strikes by Russian forces, resulting in injuries and considerable damage to civilian infrastructure. A three-and-a-half-year-old girl and a 44-year-old man were among the casualties, both of whom have been hospitalized in moderate condition. The specific locations affected included a kindergarten, port fuel storage tanks, a hospital, and multiple residential and industrial structures.

Oleh Kiper, the Head of the Odesa Oblast Military Administration, provided detailed accounts of the attack via Telegram. He emphasized the targeting of civilian areas as a significant concern, highlighting the impact on children especially, given the destruction of the kindergarten. The assault also resulted in damage to parked vehicles and other local infrastructure, raising alarms about the continued risks to civilians in the area.

This incident marks another chapter in the ongoing conflict, as Russian forces persist in their attacks on Ukrainian cities, focusing heavily on key infrastructure as well as civilian targets. The implications of such strikes not only contribute to immediate injuries and destruction but also instill fear in the local population, demonstrating the ongoing dangers presented by the conflict.