Russian strikes on the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Kryvyi Rih killed at least three people and injured multiple others, local authorities said, as attacks on civilian areas and infrastructure continued overnight and into the morning.
The strikes caused damage to residential buildings, a maternity hospital and industrial infrastructure, with emergency services deployed at multiple sites.
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Odesa hit, maternity hospital damaged
According to Odesa Regional Military Administration head Serhiy Lysak, Russian forces struck civilian infrastructure in the city overnight, including a maternity hospital in the Primorskyi district.
A strike hit the roof of the hospital building, though staff and patients were able to reach shelter in time.
Residential areas were also affected, with damage reported to multi-story buildings, private homes and vehicles across several districts.
Fires broke out in residential areas, including on upper floors of apartment blocks and in the private sector, though they were later extinguished.
Lysak said at least one person died in hospital from injuries sustained in the attack.
A total of 11 people were injured, including a child, with two in serious condition, he added.
Authorities also reported damage to educational institutions and non-residential buildings, while operational headquarters were set up to assist residents.
Kryvyi Rih strike targets industrial site
In the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, Russian forces carried out a mass drone attack targeting an industrial facility, officials said.
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The strike killed two men and injured others, according to regional authorities.
Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the Kryvyi Rih Defense Council, said the attack caused explosions in the northern part of the city, with emergency services responding to the site.
Separate reports from regional officials said fires broke out at the industrial facility following the strike.
Air defense units shot down multiple drones over the region overnight, though several strikes still hit their targets.
Wider regional attacks continue
According to Dnipropetrovsk regional administration head Oleksandr Ganzha, Russian forces carried out dozens of additional strikes across multiple districts using drones and artillery, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure.
Despite the scale of the attacks, officials said the situation remained under control, with emergency services, transport and medical institutions continuing to operate.
Ongoing attacks on civilian areas
Ukrainian officials say Russia continues to target civilian infrastructure, including housing, education facilities and industrial sites, as part of its broader campaign.
Emergency crews remain deployed in affected areas, while authorities continue to assess the damage and provide assistance to residents.
The latest strikes underscore the ongoing intensity of attacks on Ukrainian cities, even as diplomatic efforts continue in parallel.
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