Drone Strikes Hit Odesa Amid Night Explosions
On June 28, 2025, starting at 23:40 on June 27, Odesa was rocked by a series of explosions. This was reported by Odesa’s Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov.
“Attention! Odesa! Several enemy strike drones are over the city. Stay in shelters until the all-clear!” the Ukrainian Air Force warned at 23:51.
As midnight approached, explosions and the sounds of air defense continued in Odesa.
At 00:03, Trukhanov alerted residents of the Primorsky district, which includes the city center, about potential danger.
Another significant explosion was reported at 00:11.
Public channels reported that one of the drones struck a residential high-rise, igniting a fire. Official information regarding this incident is pending.
At 00:15, the air raid alert in Odesa Oblast was lifted after lasting about one and a half hours since 22:45 on June 27.
By 00:27, local media reported visible flames in Odesa following the explosions.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant as officials assess the situation, reports 24brussels.
