Russian drone attack near Moldova border kills power for 13,000, burns food cargo in Odesa

A Russian drone strike near a Moldova border crossing in Odesa Oblast caused a major fire, destroyed food cargo, and cut electricity for 13,000 people, local officials said. The attack was part of a broader Russian assault across Ukraine using Shahed drones, according to military reports. One suspected Shahed drone crossed into neighboring Moldova during the operation, authorities confirmed. Another drone crashed in Romania, though it was not immediately clear if it caused damage or casualties. Emergency crews in Odesa worked to contain the blaze and restore power to affected residents as of the latest update. No civilian casualties were reported in the Ukrainian strike zone. The incident underscores the ongoing cross-border spillover risks from Russia’s drone campaign into NATO member states Romania and non-NATO Moldova.