UAV event in Odesa, Usatove area, Ukraine on Sun 16th August 2026

16th August 2026

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Footage showing the impact of a Russian Geran-4 jet-drone in Usatove, just outside Odesa City, a short time ago.

Ukrainian air defence was heard trying to shoot it down prior to it impacting. A fire broke out after the strike.

This is one of multiple targets hit by Russian Geran-4 jet-drones in Odesa this afternoon, with the Odesa Port, a Nova Poshta terminal within an "Epicentr" Shopping Centre, and an unknown target in the town of Mizhlymanske also coming under attack.

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Ukraine (UKR)

Odesa ( Usatove area )

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