Russian strikes on Odesa and Kyiv region injure eight, damage 24-storey building

September 2, 2026 at 10:36 AM1 min

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Russian overnight strikes on Odesa injured at least eight people, including one child, and damaged a 24-storey residential building on September 2. The attack also damaged 13 residential buildings in the Kyivskyi district and two lyceums in the Prymorskyi district. Strikes on the Kyiv region caused a fire in two townhouses in Vyshneve, with no deaths reported.

Key Facts

At least eight people, including one child, were injured in the Odesa strike, according to city administration head Serhiy Lysak.
A 24-storey residential building in Odesa was damaged, with apartments destroyed on several floors.
In Odesa's Kyivskyi district, 13 residential buildings were damaged and more than 600 windows were broken.
In Vyshneve, Kyiv region, a fire broke out in two townhouses and was later extinguished; no deaths were found.
Electric transport in Odesa was not operating on the morning of September 2.

Odesa Damage

The overnight strike on Odesa injured at least eight people, including one child, according to Serhiy Lysak, head of the city administration. A 24-storey residential building was damaged, with apartments destroyed on several floors. Windows were blown out in neighbouring buildings, and cars, office buildings, and two educational institutions were damaged. In the Kyivskyi district, 13 residential buildings were damaged and more than 600 windows were broken. In the Prymorskyi district, premises of two lyceums and office buildings were damaged.

Kyiv Region Strikes

In Vyshneve, Bucha district, Kyiv region, the strikes caused structural destruction and a fire in two townhouses. The fire was later extinguished, and rescuers continued clearing debris. According to preliminary information, no deaths were found, and data on injuries is being clarified. At around 8:00 a.m. on September 2, an explosion was heard in Kyiv, Reuters reported citing witnesses.