0 out of 25,000

Quality journalism takes work — and a community that cares.
Help us reach 25,000 members by the end of 2025.

News Feed

Explosions reported in Odesa Oblast

1 min read

Explosions were reported by residents of Odesa Oblast, Ukrainian media outlet Dzerkalo Tyzhnia wrote on July 21 citing local media and Telegram channels.

Around 11 a.m. local time, an air raid siren went off, with monitoring channels reporting Onyx cruise missiles heading in the direction of Odesa Oblast.

Governor Oleh Kiper announced the end of an air raid siren around 11:30 a.m.

Previously, local officials reported missile strikes against Odesa Oblast in the early hours of July 21.

Russian Kalibr missiles hit an agricultural facility, destroying food stockpiles and injuring two people. It was the fourth consecutive strike in this area over several past days.

Ukraine war latest: Zelensky says Russia deliberately targets grain infrastructure in Odesa Oblast
Avatar
Martin Fornusek

Reporter

Martin Fornusek is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, with a focus on analyzing developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.

Read more
News Feed
Video

As Russia bombards Ukraine with Shahed drones almost every night, the 12th Army Aviation Brigade takes to the skies in decades-old helicopters to intercept them. The Kyiv Independent’s Kollen Post joined the pilots to understand how they fly, maneuver, and shoot down drones in darkness — and what keeps them going.

Show More