On September 27, 2024, a Russian missile attack on the port city of Izmail in Ukraine's Odesa region resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including two women and a 73-year-old man. The attack also left over 10 others injured, including a child.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia launched three missiles of various types and 32 Shahed drones during the nighttime assault, with 24 drones intercepted. The strikes caused multiple fires and damage to residential buildings and vehicles in the area.
According to reports, the Iskander-M missile was fired from annexed Crimea, while two Kh-22 cruise missiles were launched from Tu-22M3 bombers over the Black Sea. Additionally, the drones were reportedly launched from Primorsko-Akhtarsk.
This attack is part of a broader pattern of aggression in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting the continued threat to civilian populations and infrastructure.