Russia attacks port infrastructure in Ukraine's south, hits hospital
Russia launched overnight drone attacks on Ukraine's southern Odesa region, damaging port infrastructure, a hospital, residential buildings, and a nature reserve, while Ukrainian air defenses intercepted many of the 171 drones launched since Monday. Two people were wounded in the Odesa region, and medical staff were evacuated to another facility after the hospital was hit. A separate attack in the northeastern Sumy region killed one person and injured two others, sparking large fires.
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Russia attacks port infrastructure in Ukraine's south, hits hospitalSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFirefighters work at a site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region, Ukraine in this handout picture released April 29, 2026. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Odesa region/Handout via REUTERSPublished Apr 29, 2026, 03:43 PMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 03:43 PMApril 29 - Russia has attacked port infrastructure in Ukraine's southern Odesa region with drones in overnight strikes that also damaged residential buildings and a hospital and left two people wounded, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday.Regional Governor Oleh Kiper, writing on Telegram, said the attack in the south of the Odesa region destroyed the…
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