Russians attack Izmail district for the second night in a row: damage and injuries reported

Anastasia Protz — Thursday, 25 July 2024, 09:28

The Russians hit the town of Vylkove in Odesa Oblast with Shahed loitering munitions in the small hours of 25 July. The attack resulted in damage to port infrastructure and a house, and two people were injured. 

Source: Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; Izmail District State Administration 

Quote from Kiper: "The enemy has resorted to attacking the south of Odesa Oblast for the second night in a row. The Izmail district is under attack again. The Russians targeted the border area with strike drones."

Details: The Russians reportedly launched 11 Shahed drones at the city, damaging port infrastructure. Drone wreckage also fell on a house, injuring two people. One of the injured was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries. Doctors are currently providing the person with all the necessary assistance.

Background:

  • The Russians attacked the south of Odesa Oblast and central oblasts with Shahed strike drones on the night of 24-25 July, and Ukrainian air defence downed 25 out of 38 UAVs.
  • The Russians attacked the city of Izmail in Odesa Oblast on the night of 23-24 July with Shahed drones, damaging port infrastructure, a residential building and injuring three people.

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