Russian Drone Strike Kills Two, Injures Five in Odesa

Russian drone attacks on Odesa overnight on May 1 killed two civilians and injured five, with fires breaking out and significant damage reported to residential buildings, a school, and other infrastructure. The strikes were part of a broader wave of assaults across Ukraine, with additional explosions and air raid alerts in regions such as Sumy, Kharkiv, and others. Emergency services responded to multiple sites in Odesa to manage fires and provide medical assistance to victims. The attacks come amid ongoing hostilities, with Ukrainian officials highlighting the continued targeting of civilian areas as evidence of Russia's unwillingness to pursue a genuine ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized a proposed short-term truce by Russia as insufficient, reiterating Ukraine's support for an immediate, full ceasefire. The escalation coincides with new international agreements, including a minerals cooperation deal between the United States and Ukraine, reflecting shifting external support.