At least one person lost their life following an attack by Russian unmanned aerial vehicles in southern Ukraine, according to an announcement made in the early morning hours by the head of the regional military administration. The attack caused damage to apartment buildings, while emergency services were immediately mobilized.
As reported in his Telegram post by the head of the military administration, Serhii Lysak, the attack was carried out using Iranian-designed “Shahed” type drones, which struck residential areas.
“Unfortunately, reports indicate one fatality,” he stated, without clarifying the exact time of the attack, adding that all relevant services were immediately placed on alert.
BREAKING: Russia struck a residential complex in Odessa, Ukraine, with a drone, resulting in mass casualties. pic.twitter.com/K7YpcAjUlA
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For his part, Odesa regional governor Oleh Kiper spoke of a “massive” attack on the region, noting that “attack drones” were used.
Additional footage from the Russian attack on a high‑rise residential building in Odessa, Ukraine pic.twitter.com/2luNw5AYr4
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A Russian drone hit a high-rise apartment building in Odesa.
Russians are trying to kill people simply because they cannot take the city. Odesa is in the far south of Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/yAIVO1KztJ
— Victoria (@victoriaslog) February 8, 2026
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Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the United States wants to end the war, which began with the Russian invasion in February 2022, by early summer, specifically in June. As he mentioned, Washington has extended invitations to both Russian and Ukrainian sides, aiming to continue talks on American soil.
As has become known, Russian, Ukrainian and American officials have conducted two rounds of negotiations in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in recent weeks.
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