Russia launched two waves of strikes on Odesa, injuring 16 and damaging homes, a kindergarten, and infrastructure. Air defenses downed 172 drones across Ukraine.

Russia launched two waves of massive strikes on Odesa in the early hours of Thursday, April 30.

On Telegram, the head of the City Military Administration (MVA), Oleh Kiper, said the Primorskyi district suffered the heaviest damage, with high-rise buildings on fire and a kindergarten significantly damaged.