Russian drone attack kills one, damages homes and power grid in Ukraine

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with drones on the night of November 7-8, killing one person in Odesa, damaging homes in Khmelnytskyi, and destroying an electrical substation in Zhytomyr region. Attacks continued into the morning, with drones striking Kharkiv. In Odesa, one person died and infrastructure was damaged, with a non-residential building catching fire. In Khmelnytskyi, a drone hit residential areas, injuring one person. The Ovruch substation was completely destroyed, requiring significant time to restore power, while Zhytomyr's heating infrastructure was also damaged. The Energy Ministry reported damage to power transmission networks, including lines from nuclear plants to Kyiv and central regions. Officials warned of prolonged power outages and urged residents to observe blackout protocols.