Extensive drone attack on Odesa: Reports of explosions and smoke in the city
[58733] Extensive drone attack on Odesa: Reports of explosions and smoke in the city
A series of explosions shook the city of Odesa following a Russian drone attack, as residents were urged to remain in protected areas.
Extensive drone attack on Odesa: Reports of explosions and smoke in the city
The city of Odesa was attacked today, May 13, 2026, with a series of drones, leading to explosions and smoke rising over the city. The Telegram channel Лачен пише, which is identified with clear pro-Ukrainian stances, reported that "explosions were heard in Odesa, smoke is rising" according to local media reports.
The channel Фокус: новини, аналітика, статті, which presents a line emphasizing the Ukrainian war effort, also confirmed reports that "explosions are heard in Odesa".
Simultaneously, the channel Кореспондент Одеси provided technical details on the movement of the aircraft before they reached their target. According to the channel, "two Shaheds are moving toward Odesa" were identified in advance by monitoring systems. Further reports indicated active drone movement toward nearby regions, including seven aircraft toward Berezivka and four others toward Liubashivka according to an update from the monitoring channel.
Following the situation, local authorities (OVA) appealed to city residents with an urgent request to remain in safe places. As of now, no official details have been provided regarding the extent of the damage or casualties, but reports from the field indicate an ongoing security incident.