In brief
In a recent incident in Mayaky, a drone detonated on the roof of the Tavria supermarket, leaving the building in ruins and wounding three civilians. President Volodymyr Zelensky blamed Russia for the attack, adding to the already volatile security situation in the Odesa region. The strike is part of Russia’s second‑year campaign in Ukraine, which began with a full‑scale invasion in February 2022. Local authorities are investigating the incident while emergency services attended to the injured.
A drone attached to a cargo aircraft fell from the sky and slammed into the roof of the Tavria supermarket in the town of Mayaky, in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region, triggering a large explosion and leaving the store partially collapsed.
CCTV footage released by the BBC captured the missile’s descent and subsequent detonation. Three civilians sustained injuries of varying severity, according to statements from the local medical authority, and are currently being treated in nearby hospitals.
President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a condemnation of the attack early this morning, calling it another demonstration of Russia’s “unlimited willingness to target civilian infrastructure.” His remarks were part of a broader press conference in which he cited the drone as another “war crime” committed by Russian forces.
The Odesa area has already seen a spike in offensive incidents since the Russian invasion launched in February 2022. Officials say military intelligence is being mobilised to track the drone’s origins and prevent future attacks.
Residents in the town are on high alert, and emergency services remain on stand‑by in case further activity occurs. Local authorities urged the public not to approach the damaged structure until inspections are finished.
