--- title: "Second strike on Odesa on August 9: TPP damaged, bridge in Mayaky blocked, city without power and water" description: "🚨 Odesa under attack: second wave of attacks on August 9, 2026. ⚡️ TPP damaged; no power or water in Prymorskyi, Khadzhibeiskyi, and Peresypskyi districts. 🚧 Bridge in Mayaky blocked — logistics at a standstill. 🛡️ Air defense repelling attacks, but consequences are extensive. #Odesa #Ukraine #War2026 #Attack #Energy" date: 2026-08-09T10:06:06.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/odesa-second-strike-august-9-tep-damaged-mayaky-bridge-blocked video_landing: https://xab.info/en/videos/odesa-second-strike-august-9-tep-damaged-mayaky-bridge-blocked video_url: https://xab.info/media/2026/08/09/odesa-attack-august-9-2026-tec-damage-mayaky-bridge-blocked/odesa-attack-august-9-2026-tec-damage-mayaky-bridge-blocked-video-1.mp4 tags: [ukraine-war, odesa-attack, infrastructure-damage, dtk-odesa, mayaky-bridge, power-outage] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Second strike on Odesa on August 9: TPP damaged, bridge in Mayaky blocked, city without power and water ![Destroyed cars and building debris after the second strike on Odesa on August 9 — consequences of the attack that damaged the TPP and blocked the bridge in Mayaki](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/09/odesa-attack-august-9-2026-tec-damage-mayaky-bridge-blocked/odesa-attack-august-9-2026-tec-damage-mayaky-bridge-blocked-1.webp) 🎥 **Video Breakdown & Interactive Timestamps:** [Watch Video Landing Page](https://xab.info/en/videos/odesa-second-strike-august-9-tep-damaged-mayaky-bridge-blocked) ## 🎯 Key Points - On August 9, 2026, the Odesa region was subjected to a follow-up attack by missiles and UAVs. - The TPP was damaged; power and water were cut off in several districts of Odesa. - Traffic on the bridge in the Mayaky area has been suspended; logistics disrupted. - Air defense is repelling attacks; emergency services are working in an enhanced mode. **August 9, 2026**: The Odesa region found itself once again at the epicenter of hostilities. Immediately following a massive night-time combined strike, the region faced a new, secondary wave of attacks. During daylight hours, air weapons targeted critical infrastructure, leading to significant consequences for the life support of the regional center and regional logistics. The situation in Odesa and the region has sharply deteriorated. The follow-up attack, consisting of missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, struck facilities that may not have been fully restored following the night-time events. The region's energy system failed, and key transport arteries were blocked. ### Energy collapse: strike on TPP and outages in residential areas According to energy services and the company DTEK, the combined impact caused serious damage to the thermal power plant (TPP) and distribution networks in the Odesa district. This led to the introduction of local emergency power outages. Key residential districts of the city were hit: Prymorskyi, Khadzhibeiskyi, and Peresypskyi. The lack of stable power supply triggered a chain reaction: urban electric transport stopped, and pressure in the water supply networks dropped critically. Residents of the affected areas were left without water, as pumping stations cannot function without stable electricity. Repair crews began inspecting the equipment, but work is complicated by the need for constant confirmation of zone safety. ### Logistical deadlock: bridge blocked in the Mayaky area In addition to energy infrastructure, the attack struck the transport system. Monitoring channels and reports from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine recorded information about the suspension of traffic on the bridge in the village of Mayaky. Damage to the infrastructure section made passage impossible. [](/en/images/odesa-second-strike-august-9-tep-damaged-mayaky-bridge-blocked-2) This road junction is a strategically important highway connecting the regional center with the southwestern districts of the region and directions to the Danube river ports (Izmail, Reni). The temporary traffic restriction meant that freight transport was forced to be rerouted via alternative regional routes. This significantly reduces the capacity of logistics corridors and creates congestion on bypass roads. ### Air defense response and emergency services operations According to official reports from the Ukrainian Air Force and the Odesa City Military Administration, air defense systems were actively used during the repulsion of the follow-up air attack. Air defense forces worked to destroy unmanned aerial vehicles and missile systems of various bases, preventing more extensive destruction. [](/en/images/odesa-second-strike-august-9-tep-damaged-mayaky-bridge-blocked-3) In response to the situation, city authorities and emergency services switched to an enhanced mode of operation. State services ensure the functioning of life-support facilities using alternative power sources and organize water delivery to residential areas left without water supply. According to Article 11 of the Law of Ukraine "On the Legal Regime of Martial Law", operational management of infrastructure during the liquidation of consequences is carried out by regional military administrations. ### Contradictory data At present, there are discrepancies in the assessment of the scale of damage. While official representatives of "DTEK" report "local" damage to the TPP, social media reports from residents of the Prymorskyi and Khadzhibeiskyi districts indicate a complete lack of light and water for more than 6 hours, suggesting more extensive damage than officially stated. Furthermore, the exact time for reopening traffic on the bridge in Mayaky has not yet been determined: some sources speak of a temporary closure for 2-3 hours, while others indicate the need for long-term restoration work. ### Situation forecast Experts forecast that the restoration of energy infrastructure in Odesa will take at least 24 hours, given the need to replace damaged equipment and check the safety of the networks. The situation with the bridge in Mayaky also remains tense: logistics companies are forced to revise supply routes, which may lead to delays in the operation of the Danube ports. [](/en/images/odesa-second-strike-august-9-tep-damaged-mayaky-bridge-blocked-4) The Odesa region continues to remain a high-risk zone. The follow-up attack on August 9, 2026, demonstrated the vulnerability of the region's critical infrastructure and the need to strengthen protection measures. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Which districts of Odesa were affected by the outages? **A:** The Prymorskyi, Khadzhibeiskyi, and Peresypskyi districts of Odesa were hit. ### Q: Why is the bridge in Mayaky blocked? **A:** Traffic on the bridge has been suspended due to damage to the infrastructure section as a result of the attack. ### Q: When will power and water be restored? **A:** The exact time of restoration has not been determined; work is being carried out in an enhanced mode.