On the afternoon of November 4, 2026, Russian forces launched an unmanned aerial vehicle attack on the territory of the '7th Kilometer' market located in the suburbs of Odesa. According to RBC-Ukraine, this was reported in a Telegram channel by Oleh Kiper, the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, as well as by local media. According to him, commercial warehouse facilities intended for the manufacturing of footwear came under fire. As a result of the attack, fires broke out and two vehicles were destroyed.
Course of the Attack and Condition of Facilities
According to the 'Dumskaya' publication, Russian forces attacked the '7th Kilometer' market three times with strike drones. A thick pillar of smoke is rising over the facility, which has been recorded in photo and video materials from the scene. The footage shows the aftermath of the blaze: damaged buildings and a burnt passenger car, near which fire crews are stationed. The provided materials contain no information about casualties among people.
Night Strike on a Shopping Center
A separate incident was recorded in Odesa itself on the night of November 4: following a Russian hit on a shopping center, a fire broke out at the facility. Despite ongoing air raid sirens, emergency services promptly extinguished the fire and prevented the flames from spreading over a large area. It was later reported that the 'Semya' shopping center temporarily suspended operations following the night strike; restoration work is currently underway at the site to reopen the establishment to visitors as soon as possible.
Context and Current Situation
Thus, on November 4, at least two episodes of strike drone use were recorded in the Odesa region: a daytime attack on the market warehouses in the suburbs and a nighttime hit on a shopping center in the city. Both incidents were accompanied by fires that were brought under control by emergency services. Details on the extent of material damage and potential losses are being clarified at the time of publication.
