# Russia strikes Odesa, reportedly setting Epicentr hypermarket on fire

https://mins.news/en/item/30270

- Meduza, 2026-08-24 07:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/08/24/russia-strikes-odesa-reportedly-setting-epicentr-hypermarket-on-fire

> Oleh Kiper, head of Odesa’s regional military administration, said Russia attacked the city with missiles and drones, hitting mainly food storage and energy facilities. Private homes were damaged and fires broke out, while Ukrainian Telegram channels reported that the Epicentr hypermarket was ablaze. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it struck the Yuzhne port, including a fuel tanker, storage tanks, military-equipment warehouses and port infrastructure.

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