Russian drone attacks kill 2, disrupt power across Odesa region

Russian drones launched a deadly attack on a parking lot with cargo trucks in Ukraine's Odesa region, resulting in at least two civilian deaths and multiple injuries. The strike caused a fire which was quickly extinguished by emergency responders, though the attack inflicted damage on civilian infrastructure despite active air defense efforts. Ukrainian authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the incident, classifying it as a war crime due to civilian casualties. The attack is part of a broader Russian campaign targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing power outages that disrupt essential public services and impact tens of thousands of residents. These drone strikes have become more frequent and precise, overwhelming air defenses and aiming to erode Ukrainian morale as winter approaches. The Odesa region, notable for its sizable Bulgarian expatriate community, continues to face significant challenges amid the ongoing conflict.