Ukrainian authorities: Russian airstrikes in Pavlohrad region east of Dnipro and Odesa cause severe infrastructure damage

Ukrainian authorities: Russian airstrikes in Pavlohrad region east of Dnipro and Odesa cause severe infrastructure damage

Ukrainian authorities have reported severe infrastructure damage and casualties resulting from Russian airstrikes in the Pavlohrad region east of Dnipro and the Black Sea port city of Odesa. The attacks, which involved the use of drones, have caused significant concern and disruption.

In Pavlohrad, a 52-year-old man was killed, and two others, aged 38 and 40, were injured. The attack occurred in the Verbkivska and Bohdanivska communities, with a transport company damaged and a fire extinguished on the spot [1]. Additionally, the Rozdorska community in Synelnykivsky district was hit by a UAV, resulting in a fire that destroyed and damaged vehicles [1].

In Odesa, a mass drone attack set ablaze at least one multi-story apartment building and killed one resident. Mayor Hennady Trukhanov reported that at least 20 drones converged on the city, a frequent target of Russian attacks. Figures for the number of injured are still being compiled, but emergency crews are working in enhanced mode [2].

These airstrikes underscore the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with significant implications for both countries' economies and infrastructure. The attacks highlight the increasing use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in modern warfare, raising concerns about the potential for further damage and casualties.

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[1] https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1088657.html
[2] https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/07/19/one-dead-in-mass-russian-drone-attack-on-ukraine-s-odesa-mayor