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Russian strike damages Odesa energy grid as Ukraine seeks more air defenses
A major overnight missile and drone attack damaged energy facilities, homes and the port in Odesa. Local authorities said 12 people were injured as repair crews worked to restore basic services.

Odesa was repairing its power network and other essential services on Aug. 9 after a large combined Russian attack overnight from Aug. 8. Regional authorities said several dozen missiles and drones were used, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings in and around the Black Sea city.
Power outages were reported in parts of Odesa and the surrounding district. Some neighborhoods also experienced interruptions to water supplies and mobile communications. DTEK, the regional electricity operator, described damage to energy facilities as serious and said repairs would take time.
The regional administration later raised the number of people injured in the attack to 12. Eleven were hospitalized in moderate condition, while one person received outpatient treatment. President Volodymyr Zelensky also said residential buildings and the port were damaged.
The attack comes as Kyiv presses partners for additional air-defense interceptors. Zelensky said Ukraine is receiving fewer anti-ballistic missiles in 2026 than it did in 2025 and is seeking extra packages from European and Middle Eastern partners outside existing PURL arrangements.