Escalating Conflict in Ukraine: Dispatch of Additional Missiles and Drones by Putin

Last night, multiple Ukrainian urban centers, which include Odessa, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Dnipro, endured renewed Russian assaults. Of significance is the city of Odessa, which had eluded air attacks for three weeks, experiencing a barrage from drones. The civil populace hastily sought refuge as...

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2025 September 5 . 11:56 AM

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Intensified Conflict in Ukraine: Dispatch of Additional Missiles and Drones by Putin

Escalating Conflict in Ukraine: Dispatch of Additional Missiles and Drones by Putin

In a shocking turn of events, Ukrainian cities Odessa, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Dnipro were targeted by Russian attacks on the evening of August 18, 2025. The World News Channel is reporting on these developments.

Last night, Russian attacks targeted several Ukrainian cities, with Odessa coming under heavy drone fire. This marked a break in a three-week period where Odessa had been spared from air strikes. Residents of the city sought shelter as defenders tried to fend off the drones.

Simultaneously, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Dnipro were also targeted. As of last night, no casualties were reported in these cities. However, damage to buildings and industrial facilities was reported in all four cities. The city administrations of Kharkiv, Sumy, and Dnipro have not yet released statements regarding the extent of damage and casualties in their respective cities.

The attacks were presumably carried out by Russian forces near Pokrowsk, where up to 100,000 Russian soldiers were concentrated. However, the exact unit responsible is not specified in the available sources. Skepticism remains high regarding Russian promises of peace, given broken agreements and questionable security guarantees.

As of August 18, 2025, no information about potential diplomatic responses to the attacks has been reported by the World News Channel. The channel is yet to provide updates on the current situation in Kharkiv, Sumy, and Dnipro.

These attacks are a grim reminder of the ongoing tension between Russia and Ukraine and the potential for further escalation. The World News Channel will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.