Ukraine says downs Russian drones targeting Odesa port


  • World
  • Wednesday, 17 Jan 2024

Destroyed cars are seen next to a residential building damaged during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine January 17, 2024. Press Service of the Operational Command 'South'/Handout via REUTERS

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine shot down 19 of the 20 Shahed drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack that wounded three people and damaged residential buildings in the Black Sea port of Odesa, officials said on Wednesday.

The Ukrainian military said the Russian attack targeted Odesa and other southern regions for at least three hours.

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