On Wednesday, 4 November, Russian troops attacked the «7th Kilometre» industrial goods market on the outskirts of Odesa. A fire broke out on the premises of the shopping centre following what is believed to have been a drone strike. Local TV channels have published footage showing thick black smoke rising above the market.
- According to local media reports, a Russian drone attacked the «7th Kilometre» market.
- Following the strike, thick black smoke rose above the shopping centre.
- Footage of a fire near the shopping pavilions has appeared online.
- Details of those affected and the extent of the damage are currently being ascertained.
Fire at the «7th Kilometre» market»
On the afternoon of 4 November, Russian troops launched yet another attack on the Odesa region. According to local news sources, the «7th Kilometre» industrial goods market, located near Odesa, came under attack.
It appears that the Russians used a jet-powered drone to carry out the strike. A fire broke out on the premises of the shopping centre following the attack. Eyewitnesses filmed plumes of thick black smoke rising above the shopping arcades, which were visible from a considerable distance.
Footage circulating on social media shows heavy smoke rising behind the shopping centre buildings. However, the exact location of the strike and the extent of the damage have not yet been established.
Russia continues to attack Odessa’s commercial infrastructure
The latest strike came after a series of Russian attacks on civilian targets in the Odesa region.
On the evening of 3 November, a Russian drone struck shopping centre in Odesa. A fire also broke out there, which the emergency services subsequently brought under control. According to the State Emergency Service, there were no fatalities or injuries.
On the morning of 4 November, the regional authorities reported damage to energy infrastructure, private homes and vehicles as a result of attacks carried out during the night and early morning.
The «7th Kilometre» market itself has already come under Russian attack. In particular, on 8 September 2026, an attack damaged the market pavilions and left three people injured.
The «7th Kilometre» market is one of the largest industrial goods markets in Ukraine. Thousands of traders operate within its premises, and the retail complex supplies goods to various regions of the country.
