The aftermath of a Russian drone attack against Odesa, Ukraine, on July 11, 2025. (State Emergency Service/Telegram)
A Russian drone attack against the southern city of Odesa on July 11 injured at least 11 people, damaging residential buildings and a horse stable, local authorities reported.
One horse was killed in the attack, the State Emergency Service said. Photos published by the service show other horses bloodied and visibly injured.
Administrative buildings, cars, and civilian infrastructure were also damaged.
The port city of Odesa, Ukraine's third most populous city and a major maritime transport hub, is a regular target of Russian missile and drone attacks.
Russia has recently intensified attacks against Ukrainian cities, launching a record 741 drones and missiles on July 9, just as Ukraine is running out of Western air defense munitions.
A Russian drone attack against Odesa, Ukraine, on July 11, 2025, struck a stable, killing one horse and injuring others. (State Emergency Service/Telegram)
A Russian drone attack against Odesa, Ukraine, on July 11, 2025, struck a stable, killing one horse and injuring others. (State Emergency Service/Telegram)
A Russian drone attack against Odesa, Ukraine, on July 11, 2025, struck a stable, killing one horse and injuring others. (State Emergency Service/Telegram)
A Russian drone attack against Odesa, Ukraine, on July 11, 2025, struck a stable, killing one horse and injuring others. (State Emergency Service/Telegram)
Martin Fornusek is an assistant editor at the Kyiv Independent. Until recently, Martin held the role of foreign affairs reporter specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, focusing on 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.
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