Ukrainian officials reported that a Russian jet-powered drone struck a supermarket in the Odesa region on Thursday. The statement identifying the weapon as jet-powered was released by local authorities who said the strike occurred in territory administered by Ukraine.
Details about casualties, the extent of damage and the exact time of the incident were not provided in the initial statement. Ukrainian authorities are typically the primary source of information in such attacks, and further updates are often issued as local emergency services assess the scene.
The use of jet-powered drones represents a component of the wider conflict between Russia and Ukraine that has seen a range of aerial and missile strikes on civilian and military targets. Officials and analysts have increasingly highlighted the employment of uncrewed systems in the conflict, though specifics about individual strikes are generally confirmed by local authorities.
There was no immediate response from Russian officials about the reported supermarket strike. As investigations continue, Ukrainian authorities are expected to release additional information about the impact of the strike and any measures taken by emergency responders.