Russia launches massive drone strike on Odesa hours after US & Ukraine sign key mineral deal as Vlad risks Trump’s rage

Russia conducted a powerful drone attack on Odesa shortly after the US and Ukraine sealed an important mineral agreement.

The strike, ordered by Vladimir Putin, resulted in two fatalities and caused injuries to at least 15 individuals, in a strong response to the new deal.

Emergency personnel evacuating residents and their dogs from a damaged building.
A medical worker evacuates residents from an apartment building damaged during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia’s attackCredit: Reuters
Firefighters battling a fire at a building in Odesa, Ukraine.
Firefighters work at the site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine in this handout picture released May 1Credit: Reuters
Damaged apartment building at night after a drone strike.
A view shows the site of the Russian drone strike, which killed two peopleCredit: Reuters

Emergency services reported widespread fires and significant damage to several buildings in the area.

Regional governor Oleh Kiper said: “The enemy attack damaged residential high-rises, private houses, a supermarket, a school, and cars.”

He confirmed that rescue workers were extinguishing flames following the horrific attack.

Ukraine’s state-owned railway Ukrzaliznytsia said the overnight attack damaged its tracks and various trains.

They said: “Railway employees are carrying out rapid repair work to ensure that freight trains run to ports without interruption.

“They are currently following an alternative route.”

The company added that one of the people killed in the strikes was a railway worker.

Ukraine’s air force said that mad Vlad launched five ballistic missiles and 170 drones during the overnight blitz.

74 drones were shot down while another 68 did not reach their targets, according to the force.

Images showed vile Vlad’s damage – with fiery infernos blazing up in apartments and civilians fleeing from their homes.

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