Russian Drones Hit Odesa, Ukraine Strikes Back

0:00Russian drones slammed into Odessa before Don, wounding 14 people including two children in residential neighborhoods. This key Black Sea port keeps taking hits from Moscow, now in the 50th year of their full invasion. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone strike in the Russian-held part of Kursin killed a man and woman both in their 70s. Over the past week, Zelensky says Russia unleashed about 1900 attack drones, 1400 guided bombs, and 60 missiles. Ukraine's knocking down over 90% of those drones. Civilians are bearing the brunt, with 5 of the Odessa wounded hospitalized from Shrapnel. It's the same pattern Russia has followed, pounding homes and infrastructure, while Ukraine calls for more American Patriot missiles to counter. Ballistic threats. Ukraine's hitting back hard, with at least 10 strikes on Russian oil and gas sites in the last two weeks. Plus, good moves like Norway joining for drone production, sharing tech with Middle East allies against Iranian drones, an EU-90 billion Euro.

1:02Lone and NATO partners funding U.S. weapons. As both sides ramp up, Ukraine's tech edge and fresh support could shift the momentum in this grinding war. Canada news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Cory with the story.