Russian missile and drone strike on Odessa kills one person

Russian forces launched a combined missile and drone attack on Odessa and the surrounding region on the evening of May 25. The strike resulted in at least one fatality, according to the regional military administration chief Oleg Kiper.

Russian forces struck the city of Odessa and the wider Odessa region with missiles and drones on the evening of May 25, killing at least one person. The attack was confirmed by [Oleg Kiper](/politicians/oleg-kiper), head of the regional military administration, who announced the casualty toll following the strike.

The combined use of missiles and drones is a tactic Russian forces have employed repeatedly in attacks on Ukrainian cities, particularly those along the Black Sea coast. Odessa, as a major port city and strategic hub, has been a frequent target throughout the conflict.

Ukrainian air defense units were active during the attack, though details on how many projectiles were intercepted were not immediately available. Authorities urged residents to remain in shelters during the assault. The full extent of damage to infrastructure and civilian property was still being assessed in the aftermath of the strike.