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Russia Launches Devastating Assault on Odesa, Civilians Struggle

1/2/2026

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Russia Intensifies Assault

Russia intensified its assault on Odesa on December 11–12 with a record attack of 300 drones, bombs, and missiles that left the city without power, water, or heat.
Residents rely on soup kitchens as essential services are disrupted.
Russia then targeted the Mayaky bridge, a key link to Moldova, causing civilian casualties.
The strikes have severely impacted the local economy and living conditions, with daily blackouts.

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Zelenskyy Denies Drone Claims

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed claims of a Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence as fake.
Russia intensified drone strikes on Ukrainian ports, disrupting civilian shipping.
In Odesa, Tetiana Rybak faces hardships from ongoing attacks.
Germany accepted €10 million to halt an investigation into Alisher Usmanov for sanctions violations, and Usmanov recently settled a €4 million money laundering case.
Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict will intensify with a summit.

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Russia Intensifies Assault

Russia intensified its assault on Odesa on December 11–12 with a record attack of 300 drones, bombs, and missiles that left the city without power, water, or heat.
Residents rely on soup kitchens as essential services are disrupted.
Russia then targeted the Mayaky bridge, a key link to Moldova, causing civilian casualties.
The strikes have severely impacted the local economy and living conditions, with daily blackouts.

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