Russia launched 54 attack drones against Ukraine overnight on 22 April, damaging civilian infrastructure in both Odesa and Kyiv regions, according to Ukrainian military and regional officials, and injuring three civilians.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that the attack began at 9:00 p.m. on 21 April, with drones launched from multiple locations in Russia, including Millerovo, Kursk, Bryansk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, and from Chauda in occupied Crimea.

According to the report, Ukrainian defenses successfully shot down 38 Shahed-type attack drones across eastern, northern, southern, and central parts of the country. Another 16 Russian drones disappeared from radar without causing damage, the Air Force added.

The Air Force’s data suggest none of the drones reached their intended targets, and the damage was likely caused by falling debris from those intercepted.

Damage in Odesa

Russian drones struck a densely populated residential area in Odesa late on 21 April, causing fires and injuring civilians, according to reports from the State Emergency Service, Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov, and regional head Oleh Kiper.

The attack damaged civilian infrastructure, residential buildings, an educational institution, and vehicles. Multiple apartments were damaged in the strike, Trukhanov wrote.

Emergency responders, including rescuers, volunteers, National Guard fire units, and Odesa City Council personnel, worked to extinguish the fires.

According to preliminary information, three people were injured in the attack, Kiper reported.

Kyiv region impact

Kyiv Oblast Governor Mykola Kalashnyk reported that air defense systems were active in the region and successfully intercepted several Russian targets. No injuries were reported among the civilian population, and critical infrastructure remained undamaged.

In the Bucha district, the attack damaged six detached houses, four vehicles, three outbuildings, and three garages. A fire also broke out at a construction site, which has since been extinguished. A suburban complex facility was also damaged.

New wave of attacks

The Ukrainian Air Force warned that a new wave of Russian drone attacks began at 8:00 a.m. on today, with groups of attack drones entering Ukraine from the north through Sumy Oblast.