Pakistan, April 30 -- Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine's southern city of Odesa overnight, injuring at least 18 people and damaging residential and public buildings. The attacks mark the second strike on the city this week and intensified damage in the coastal hub. Civilians, infrastructure, and emergency services were directly affected by the assault.

Local officials said the worst destruction occurred in the central Prymorskyi district. High-rise and five-storey residential buildings were damaged during the strikes. Fires broke out on upper floors and rooftops, but were later contained by emergency crews.

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