On the evening of April 21, 2025, Odesa experienced a massive strike from hostile drones targeting a densely populated area of the city.

The attack caused damage to residential buildings, civilian infrastructure, vehicles, and educational institutions. Several civilians were injured.

City officials and emergency services have arrived at the scene.

Currently, operational headquarters have been established at the addresses: Inglezi St, 16 and Heroes of Krut St, 23/25. An additional headquarters is set up at the Hadzhibey District Administration building on Yevhen Tantsiura St, 22.

District administration staff, in cooperation with municipal services, are accepting applications for material assistance and providing consultations regarding the documentation required for its processing.

Residents of damaged buildings can contact the Hadzhibey District Administration for help and consultation at the following phone numbers: (048) 752 96 16, (048) 752 96 17.

Under the coordination of Odesa's mayoral advisor Veronika Etnarovych, assistance points from charitable and public organizations have been set up at the attack site: “Tenth of April” with support from UNHCR, Red Cross, World Central Kitchen, and “Winds of Change.”