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Russian Drone Strikes Damage Odesa Power Substation, Injuries Reported Elsewhere

4/9/2026

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On April 8, Russian drones hit a power substation in Odesa region, causing damage.
Governor Oleh Kiper said emergency response is underway and there were no injuries from the Odesa attack.
DTEK, a major energy firm, confirmed damage and said repairs await clearance.
In Zaporizhzhia, a strike killed one man and injured two women, while in Dnipropetrovsk nearly 40 attacks injured three.
The assaults on energy infrastructure show the toll.

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On April 8, Russian drones hit a power substation in Odesa region, causing damage.
Governor Oleh Kiper said emergency response is underway and there were no injuries from the Odesa attack.
DTEK, a major energy firm, confirmed damage and said repairs await clearance.
In Zaporizhzhia, a strike killed one man and injured two women, while in Dnipropetrovsk nearly 40 attacks injured three.
The assaults on energy infrastructure show the toll.