The past 24 hours have seen a sharp intensification of hostilities involving unmanned aerial vehicles. Russian strikes on Odesa and the Kherson region resulted in at least two deaths, destroying critical infrastructure and residential buildings. In response, the Ukrainian General Staff confirmed a successful drone attack on oil terminals in the Russian port of Taman. Both sides of the conflict are now focusing their efforts on destroying each other's energy and logistical backbone.

Tragic tolls in Odesa and Kherson

As a result of Russian airstrikes, three people were killed and more than ten were injured. The attacks focused on heating points and gas pipelines.

Success of Ukrainian air defense

The Ukrainian Air Force neutralized 91 out of 113 drones. Most of the threat was eliminated before reaching critical targets.

Precise strike on Russian fuel exports

Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles attacked oil terminals in the port of Taman on the Black Sea, dealing a serious blow to Russian logistics.

The situation on the Ukrainian front is becoming increasingly tense as the next phase of the conflict approaches. In the last 24 hours, Russian aviation and artillery carried out massive attacks on civilian and energy facilities. The most tragic consequences were recorded in Odesa, where a Russian drone hit a residential building, killing a woman. In the Kherson region, 21 settlements were shelled, resulting in two deaths and five more injuries. A key gas pipeline and numerous heating points were destroyed, which in winter conditions poses a direct threat to the civilian population. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the port city of Odesa has become a strategic target due to its crucial role in the maritime export of agricultural products. Ukrainian air defense demonstrated high effectiveness, eliminating 91 out of 113 Shahed-type drones sent by Russia. Nevertheless, the saturation of the attack allowed some machines to penetrate the blockade. In response, the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out a precise operation targeting Russian fuel resources. General Staff in Kyiv reported a strike on oil terminals in the port of Taman, located in the Krasnodar Krai. This is part of a broader strategy to weaken the Russian war machine by eliminating its logistical support. 91 — Russian drones shot down by Ukrainian air defense Experts indicate that the current exchange of blows is a war of attrition. Critical infrastructure in Ukraine remains under constant pressure, aiming to break the morale of society ahead of planned diplomatic talks. Meanwhile, Ukrainian strikes deep into Russian territory show Kyiv's growing technical capabilities to hit targets of high operational significance. The situation remains dynamic, and both sides are preparing for the continuation of high-intensity operations in the coming weeks. „At night, the enemy attacked the region with strike drones, unfortunately, as a result of the attack, a woman was killed.” — Oleh Kiper Statistics of Russian Drone Attack: Drones sent: 113, Drones shot down: 91, Drones that hit: 22 Timeline of Events February 14-15: February 14, 11:00 — Attack on a building in Odesa; February 15, 08:00 — Shelling of the Kherson region; February 15, 15:00 — Retaliation in Taman Effects of Attacks on Infrastructure: Russian targets: Full operational capability of the port of Taman → Damaged oil terminals; Ukrainian targets: Continuity of gas supply in Kherson → Damaged gas pipeline and houses

Liberal media place greater emphasis on civilian suffering and the need to support Ukraine with air defense systems to protect human life. | Conservative media emphasize the strategic importance of Ukrainian counterattacks on Russian fuel resources as a manifestation of effective defense.

Mentioned People

  • Ołeksandr Prokudin — Head of the military administration of Kherson Oblast, who reported on the fatalities.
  • Ołeh Kiper — Head of the regional administration in Odesa, reporting the effects of the night drone raids.