Nearly 300,000 people in Ukrainian city of Odesa without power or water after Russian drone strikes - Europe live

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Taz AliFebruary 12, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Nearly 300,000 people in Ukrainian city of Odesa without power or water after Russian drone strikes - Europe live

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Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine have caused widespread power outages and left hundreds of thousands without essential services. In Odesa, nearly 300,000 people are without water and 200 buildings lack heating. Kyiv also experienced significant disruptions, with 3,500 buildings without heating due to power outages affecting thousands of high-rise buildings. The attacks, which occurred overnight, also injured four people in Dnipro, including two children. A thermal power plant belonging to DTEK suffered extensive damage in the eleventh large-scale attack on the company since October 2025. Ukraine's foreign minister condemned the attacks, stating they undermine diplomatic efforts to end the war and called for increased pressure on Moscow.

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