Russians attack Odesa with drones: 6 injured, fire rages – photos, video

Dec 4, 2025 - 07:03

Six people have been injured and a fire has broken out at an energy infrastructure facility in the city of Odesa as a result of a Russian drone attack on the night of 3-4 December.

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine; Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration

Quote from the State Emergency Service: "The city suffered a drone attack overnight. Five people have been injured in the strikes. A fire has broken out at an energy infrastructure facility and an office building, nearby high-rise blocks and cars have been damaged."

Damaged building Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Details: Kiper later reported that six residents had been injured, two of whom were rescued from blocked apartments. A further 33 people, including six children, received psychological support.

Firefighter extinguishing the fire Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

"Falling debris and the blast wave damaged the doors and windows of seven high-rise residential buildings and an office building as well as cars," he added.

The State Emergency Service also noted that the fire had quickly been extinguished despite an air-raid warning being issued for the second time.