Russian military strikes on Ukrainian port city of Odessa injure at least two people

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, a series of Russian military strikes hit the Ukrainian port city of Odessa, injuring at least two people and causing fires. The attacks damaged private homes, a production hall, and warehouses, according to regional military administrator Oleh Kiper. Earlier, Russian forces had twice targeted a hardware store in the city. The strikes are part of Russia's intensified aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities as front lines remain static. Ukraine has responded with drone attacks on Russian oil and defense facilities.