Russian drone strike on 27 January struck the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, blowing out a wall of a residential block and causing damage to surrounding buildings. Residents and rescue workers gathered in freezing conditions to assess the rubble and displaced residents. The attack follows a surge of Russian missile and drone operations aimed at Odesa’s energy infrastructure, which left parts of the city without water and electricity after a major strike on 13 December. Ukrainian naval forces have been active in the Black Sea, sinking Russian warships and keeping Russian aviation in control of large sea areas. Ukrainian navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk reported that 16 of 19 days in January have seen Russian air attacks, targeting energy sites to pressure Ukraine into capitulation. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly claimed Odesa as a Russian port and threatened to cut it off from the sea. The city remains a key point in the ongoing conflict on the Black Sea, with Moscow unable to seize it directly but resorting to long‑range strikes.

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