[72643] Widespread drone attacks in Ukraine: Dozens of casualties in Odesa and Dnipro

Russian wave of attacks in Ukraine: Damage to civilian infrastructure in Odesa and the Dnipro region

During May 27, 2026, Ukraine experienced a series of widespread air strikes by Russia, focusing on civilian infrastructure. According to reports by СУСПІЛЬНЕ НОВИНИ, known for its state-Ukrainian coverage supporting the government, the Odesa region was attacked by drones, leading to the injury of eight people, including one child, as noted in ТСН новини. The strike caused a fire covering an area of approximately 1,700 square meters, destroying shops, a "Nova Poshta" branch, and residential buildings.

Simultaneously, the Dnipro region suffered relentless attacks throughout the day. According to ДніпроОДА, the area was attacked over 20 times using drones, artillery, and aerial bombs. A report by Цензор.НЕТ stated that at least six people were injured in these attacks, including a 17-year-old teenager, and heavy damage was caused to residential homes and institutions in the cities of Nikopol and Pavlohrad.

Various sources emphasized the intentional nature of the attacks. Фокус quoted official government sources claiming this is a "deliberate attack against civilian infrastructure." In ҐРУНТ, a channel known for its national-liberal stance, it was reported that apart from the strikes on major cities, unmanned aerial vehicles also attacked motorcyclists in the Kherson region, which indicates an expansion in the scope of Russian activity against rear-guard targets.

Despite the intensity of the wave of attacks, ДніпроОДА updated in the evening hours that after a sequence of over 20 strikes, some sectors in Dnipro ended without additional casualties, although the damage to buildings remains significant.