Russian attacks on Ukraine

August 9, 2026, Odesa, Ukraine: State Emergency Service workers deal with the aftermath of a Russian strike in the courtyard of a multi-storey apartment block, Odesa, Ukraine, August 9, 2026. On Sunday night, August 9, the Russian army carried out a massive combined attack on Odesa, causing significant destruction in two districts of the southern Ukrainian port city. In central Odesa, a Russian missile leer más hit a four-storey residential building, where two floors were completely burnt out. Two private houses and offices were also damaged. At least six civilian cars were destroyed or badly damaged in courtyards by falling debris and direct hits. Damage to energy facilities led to a temporary blackout, with partial power outages in the Peresypskyi (Poskot), Prymorskyi, Khadzhybeiskyi and Odesa districts. The city also faced temporary disruptions to water supply and mobile communications.,Image: 1122042646, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: * Belarus And Russia Rights OUT *, Model Release: no , Credit line: Nina Liashonok / Zuma Press / Europa Press Editorial licence valid only for Spain and 3 MONTHS from the date of the image, then delete it from your archive. For non-editorial and non-licensed use, please contact EUROPA PRESS. leer menos