Overnight attacks by Russian troops caused significant damage in several Ukrainian regions, injuring civilians and disrupting critical infrastructure.
In the Odesa region, a Russian strike damaged a DTEK energy facility, injuring one employee. Nearly 30,000 homes were left without electricity.
“The enemy carried out another massive attack on the civilian infrastructure of Odesa region. Despite air defense efforts, energy and transport facilities were damaged,” said Oleh Kiper, head of the region.
Energy workers are already restoring power. Critical infrastructure is being powered by generators. As of Wednesday morning, about 7,000 customers had backup power restored, while 27,000 families remained without electricity.
All fires at the facility have been extinguished, with 21 rescuers, six DSNS units, and a fire train from Ukrzaliznytsia deployed. According to preliminary information, one person was injured.
In Chernihiv, a Shahed drone exploded within city limits on Oct. 29, targeting a critical infrastructure facility. This was the second strike on the same facility in two days. No casualties were reported. Emergency services are working at the site.
The Kharkiv region also came under attack. On the evening of Oct. 28, drones, mostly Geran-2 types, struck the city of Chuhuiv, hitting a private food industry enterprise. A fire broke out in a 1,000 sq. m. warehouse but was quickly extinguished, with no injuries reported.
Early on Oct. 29, Izyum in Kharkiv region was hit by Russian drones around 3.10 a.m., damaging residential buildings, an educational institution, office premises, a bank, and a shopping center.
One woman was injured and suffered an acute stress reaction. All fires were extinguished by DSNS units.
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russian troops launched 126 drones since the evening of Oct. 28, including about 80 Shaheds. Air defenses neutralized or suppressed 93 drones, while 32 hits were recorded across ten locations.
Several Russian drones remain in Ukrainian airspace, and the attack is ongoing.