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Update: Russian drones attack south of Odesa region, damages port infrastructure

by Rachel Amran August 2, 2023 3:46 AM 1 min read
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Russia launched a drone attack against port and industrial infrastructure in the region south of Odesa, regional governor Oleh Kiper reported on Telegram on Aug. 2.

A fire broke out and an elevator was damaged. No casualties have been reported.

Earlier tonight, air raid alerts were set off in central and northern Ukraine due to threats of Russian attack by Iranian-made Shahed drones.

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