War in Ukraine: Odesa and Sumy suffer fires and casualties in new Russian attacks

Loading the video No Comment Video. War in Ukraine: Odesa and Sumy suffer fires and casualties in new Russian attacks Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 17/09/2026 - 9:23 GMT+2 Russia struck the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Sumy on 16 September, sparking fires and damaging homes and other buildings, according to Ukrainian emergency services and local officials. In Odesa, a drone attack after midday killed one man and set garages ablaze, damaging nearby homes and cars. A second strike later hit a 19-storey apartment building, injuring three people, including a child. Footage from the State Emergency Service showed firefighters tackling burning debris and working around damaged buildings. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In Sumy, guided aerial bombs struck the Kovpakivskyi and Zarichnyi districts, hitting residential and industrial areas. Authorities initially said six people had been injured, including a 14-year-old girl, while two homes were destroyed, 10 damaged and an educational facility hit. A later update put the toll at one dead and nine injured, including two children. Emergency crews searched the wreckage, extinguished fires and cleared damaged areas. The attacks are part of Russia’s continuing strikes on Ukrainian cities, with further casualties and damage reported elsewhere. War in Ukraine Russia Odesa strikes civilian deaths Top stories Now playing Next War in Ukraine: Odesa and Sumy suffer fires and casualties in new Russian attacks Now playing Next Kosovo war crimes court jails ex-president Hashim Thaçi for 25 years, sparking mass protests Now playing Next EU - Canada: Standing ovation for Mark Carney at European Parliament Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 17th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 16th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Gaza: Building collapse kills 21, including 11 children Now playing Next Sniffing out trouble: Customs dogs remain vital in the age of AI Now playing Next Canada invited to become first 'associate member' of the EU Now playing Next Canada, heatwaves and Ceuta: Von der Leyen delivers State of the Union Now playing Next US threatens EU with retaliation over European preference in EU budget Now playing Next Belarus launches drills near Suwalki Gap on NATO's eastern flank Now playing Next State of the Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech Now playing Next Bringing EU and Canada closer is 'not against any third country', MEP David McAllister says Now playing Next Europe Today: Metsola exclusively on Euronews as Carney addresses EU Parliament amid Trump's tariff threat Now playing Next Most waste ends up in landfill. This scientist finds unexpected ways to give it a second life Now playing Next Fed raises rates for the first time since 2023 in unanimous vote defying Trump ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Huge wildfire in Valencia region burns 690 hectares after Spain’s hottest summer No Comment At least 12 dead and dozens missing after building collapse in Gaza City No Comment From nail hammering to drilling, Japan’s new robots push physical AI forward No Comment Surge in Yemen violence ends ceasefire and drives mass displacement Europe News English village votes to 'secede' from UK over asylum centre plan Business France: TotalEnergies cut-price fuel spikes controversy among rivals Culture news The Soprano: A magical evening of opera with acclaimed Greek singer Christina Poulitsi East-West Connect How Kazakhstan is reshaping its trade beyond commodities Europe News Belarus releases 25 political prisoners in exchange for lifting of US sanctions on two companies Europe Today 'Lack of focus': Charles Michel slams von der Leyen for 'very slow' progress Europe News State of the Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech The Ring Debating Ursula von der Leyen's speech on The Ring ADVERTISEMENT Europe in Motion Where in Europe are homes most at risk of a break in? Yemen Yemen's Houthis claim they shot down Saudi fighter jet, deny targeting Mecca The Cube Thousands of suspicious accounts followed Swedish political voices, researchers say Europe News Canada invited to become first 'associate member' of the EU World News Iran war has cost the US more than $38 billion so far, says Congressional Budget Office Culture news Ed Sheeran's support acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestinian comments USA US plans to send bombs to Israel in $2.8 billion weapons deal Europe Today Europe Today special: Von der Leyen gives key State of the Union amid mounting challenges for the EU ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT