Russia unleashed a mass drone attack on Ukraine's southern city of Odesa for the second night running on Wednesday, knocking out power for thousands of residents and plunging parts of the city into darkness,

Tens of thousands of people remained without power Thursday in the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa as a result of several days of Russian aerial attacks. Odesa Governor Oleh Kiper said on Telegram that crews were working to restore electricity service, and had brought 40,000 customers back online, with another 49,000 still without power.

Ukraine says a Russian attack on Odesa hit energy infrastructure, leaving residents in freezing cold:: Odesa, Ukraine :::: Odesa Mayor’s Office:: Hennadiy Trukhanov, Odesa Mayor “The situation regarding heating was very difficult,

The Russian army attacked an energy facility in the Odesa region on the evening of February 19. For the second consecutive night, the occupiers are targeting energy facilities in the region, the Ukrainian energy company DTEK reports.

Specialists have begun assessing the damage and initiating restoration efforts, with measures underway to stabilize gas supply. "The aim of these criminal attacks is to halt gas production essential for meeting citizens' domestic needs and central heating,