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Kamikaze drone attack on supermarket in Ukraine: 3 injured

A supermarket in the Odesa region of Ukraine became the target of a Shahid-type kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle said to belong to Russia. After the explosion, a fire broke out in the building while serious damage occurred to the structure and surrounding vehicles. Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenskiy announced that 3 people were injured in the attack.

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Another attack affecting civilian settlements has been added to those in the war between Russia and Ukraine. The Tavriya V supermarket located in the Mayaki settlement in the Odesa region was struck by an unmanned aerial vehicle on 15 October.

According to reports in Ukrainian press, a severe explosion occurred when the UAV, described as a 'Şahid' type, struck the supermarket building directly. The fire that followed the blast caused extensive damage in the building.

Zelenskiy: 3 People Injured

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenskiy, in a statement following the attack, said that the supermarket had been targeted by a reactive‑engine UAV.

Zelenskiy stated that three people were injured in the incident, a section of the supermarket building collapsed, and nearby vehicles were also damaged. While attending to the wounded, it was reported that relevant teams were continuing their work in the area.

Explosion Moment in Security Camera

The attack on the supermarket was also captured by security cameras. The footage shows that after the drone struck the building, a large explosion occurred and a fire started shortly thereafter.

No definitive information has yet been released about how many people were in the market during the attack. An investigation has been launched to determine the extent of the damage to the building.

The Impact of Attacks Continues in Odesa

Ukraine's Odesa region is among the areas targeted in Russia's drone attacks. Previously, residential and commercial buildings in the area had also been affected by the attacks.

Targeting a supermarket and damaging nearby vehicles has brought the war's impact on civilian life back into the spotlight.

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