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Russia launched a significant attack on Odessa in December 2025, using drones, bombs, and missiles to target the city and its infrastructure, causing widespread damage, blackouts, and casualties, as part of its efforts to weaken Ukraine's economy and military capabilities.
A large-scale drone and missile attack by Russia on Ukraine caused significant damage and casualties in Kyiv and Odessa, targeting military and civilian sites, amid ongoing escalation in the conflict and faltering peace efforts.
A Russian missile strike targeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's motorcade in Odessa, narrowly missing and causing no harm. Zelensky emphasized the need for air defense systems and criticized delays in supplying weapons to Ukraine. The attack occurred during a visit with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, marking one of the closest calls for both leaders. The strike comes amid rising civilian casualties in Odessa, with Zelensky pointing to delays in receiving missile defense systems as contributing to the losses.
Russia launched a massive bombing campaign in southern Ukraine, dropping at least 87 aerial bombs on populated areas in the Kherson region, causing damage to buildings and injuring several people. Additional strikes were carried out in the Odessa region, damaging apartment buildings, an art museum, and infrastructure. Ukrainian President Zelensky accused Russia of being involved in both the conflict with Ukraine and the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. He stated that Ukraine is not ready to negotiate with "terrorist" Putin and will continue to fight for freedom.
Russian forces launched an aerial attack on the Black Sea port of Odessa, Ukraine, causing significant damage to the port and destroying granaries. Most of the missiles and drones were intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses, but a fire broke out in an unused hotel. In other developments, Canada's House of Commons speaker apologized for praising a 98-year-old Ukrainian man who served in a Nazi military unit, a prominent Russian opposition figure was transferred to a maximum-security prison in Siberia, internet censorship has been imposed in Ukraine's occupied Donetsk region, and a bipartisan group of senators stated that there is no evidence of US-provided weapons ending up on the black market in Ukraine. Canada pledged $482 million in defense support to Ukraine, and Finland's foreign minister emphasized the importance of aiding Ukraine and acknowledged that the conflict is not solely Putin's war.
Russia launched a drone attack on the Odessa region in Ukraine, causing injuries and infrastructure damage. The Nobel Foundation has disinvited Russia and Belarus from this year's awards ceremony due to backlash. Ukrainian billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky is being held on charges of fraud and money laundering. In battleground updates, strikes in Vuhledar and Kherson resulted in casualties, while Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that their forces are making progress. Russia has been recruiting citizens from neighboring countries to fight in Ukraine. The war has halted international adoptions, leaving many orphans in limbo.
Russia launched a series of attacks on Odessa, Ukraine, using drones and cruise missiles, injuring three people. China's defense minister, Li Shangfu, is set to visit Russia and Belarus this week. Ukraine called on the international community to protect trade through the Black Sea after a Russian warship shot at a Ukraine-bound cargo vessel. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mourned the loss of a family killed in attacks in the Kherson region. The British Defense Ministry reported an increase in small-scale combat along the Dnieper River. Ukraine's defense minister called for help in demining the country. Danish planes intercepted two Russian bombers flying toward Dutch airspace, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed reservations about delivering Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.
Russian forces have intensified their assault on Ukraine, targeting the strategic port of Odessa with drone strikes and missiles, causing damage to port infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russia is tightening its grip on the Black Sea port of Mariupol, transforming it into a military and logistics hub. The city, which was largely destroyed during the invasion, is being used to solidify Russia's control over the Donetsk region and the land bridge to occupied Crimea. Reports suggest that Russia is looting Ukrainian resources, including steel rebar, from Mariupol. Despite Ukraine's counteroffensive stalling, President Zelensky vows to take the war to Russia, while President Biden's response remains uncertain.
Russia threatens retaliation after claiming to thwart drone attacks in Moscow, while Ukrainian authorities warn of continued strikes in Odessa, resulting in damage to residential and historical buildings. Ukraine's defense minister vows to launch attacks on Crimea and the Crimean Bridge, and land mines are found near a nuclear power plant. The UK warns that Russia is likely to target civilian infrastructure in Odessa, talks on resuming the Black Sea grain initiative are not happening, and a child is killed in a cluster munition attack. Putin signs legislation banning gender-affirming procedures, Lithuania approves a military aid plan for Ukraine, and an American video journalist is wounded in a drone attack.
A drone struck a skyscraper in Moscow, Russia, causing damage but no casualties, while another night of attacks occurred in Ukraine's Odessa region, targeting port infrastructure and resulting in injuries and destruction. Russia blamed Ukraine for the drone attack in Moscow, which is a rarity for the capital, while Ukraine claimed responsibility for attacking an ammunition depot in Crimea. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Ukraine has reclaimed about half of the land initially seized by Russia, but cautioned that the counteroffensive is still in its early stages. Russia is emphasizing military induction for children, including lessons on operating combat drones, and Ukrainian pilots will begin training with F-16 aircraft next month. Unilever announced that it will allow Russian employees to be conscripted if called to fight, and Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Western partners of the Black Sea grain deal of neglecting global food insecurity.
Russia launched a barrage of missiles on Odessa, Ukraine, killing one civilian and injuring 19 others, including four children. The attack also destroyed a historic cathedral and damaged residential buildings. Russia claimed the attack targeted Ukrainian forces preparing to attack Russia, while Ukrainian officials accused Russia of continuously bombing Odessa since backing out of a grain export deal. Ukraine vowed to retaliate against the Russian attacks. In other developments, one person was killed in Kherson due to Russian shelling, and Ukraine discussed steps with NATO for unblocking grain export routes. Ukrainian counteroffensive operations are expected to intensify, and radar imagery suggests an increase in vehicles and equipment at a rumored base for fighters from the Wagner Group in Belarus. A drone attack in Crimea caused an explosion at an ammunition depot, prompting evacuation orders. The UN warned of potential starvation and financial devastation for Ukrainian farmers without an active Black Sea grain deal, and a Russian official condemned Ukraine and the US after the death of a war correspondent.
Russia launched a "mass retaliatory strike" on Ukraine's port city of Odessa, targeting facilities where "terrorist acts" were being prepared, including a shipyard manufacturing boats for assaults. The attack came a day after Russia blamed Ukraine for the bombing of a Russian-built bridge to Crimea and canceled a grain deal. Ukraine's military reported downing 31 attack drones and six cruise missiles, but the port infrastructure suffered damage. Meanwhile, the European Court of Human Rights dismissed Russia's claims of human rights violations by Ukraine, while the Kremlin accused Kyiv of various abuses.
Russian forces launched 17 Iranian-made drones into Ukrainian territory, hitting several state-owned enterprises in the southern port city of Odessa. Finland officially joined NATO on Tuesday, as Ukraine makes a fresh diplomatic push.