Russian Missile and Drone Assault Sets 25-Story Odesa High-Rise Ablaze

Russia launched a mass missile-and-drone assault on the Odesa region overnight into September 12, involving roughly 129 drones plus cruise and ballistic missiles targeting residential buildings, energy infrastructure and the port complex. A fire engulfed multiple upper floors of the 25-story Kadorr apartment tower; strikes also damaged gas lines, private homes and a rehabilitation facility. Casualty tolls varied by outlet: Kyiv Independent reported at least 12 injured, while Ukrainian officials cited elsewhere put the toll at 2 killed and up to 26 injured. The strike continued a months-long Russian campaign against Greater Odesa's ports (Odesa, Chornomorsk, Pivdennyi).