By Trendsetter Tribune 
A Russian missile attack overnight on Jan. 12-13 damaged the Polish consulate and key energy infrastructure in Odesa, marking the latest in a series of strikes affecting diplomatic and civilian targets in Ukraine.
A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight from January 12 to 13 damaged the Polish consulate and caused severe destruction to two energy facilities owned by DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy company.
In a statement, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed gratitude to its diplomatic team in Ukraine, saying, “Great respect to the entire team of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland working in Ukraine.”
Damage to Diplomatic Missions
The strike on Odesa comes months after Russian attacks affected other foreign missions in Ukraine. In late September 2025, a Russian missile damaged the Polish Embassy in Kyiv. During a large-scale missile strike on the night of September 28-29, the European Union Delegation in Ukraine also sustained damage.
In addition, debris from an Iskander missile struck the Azerbaijani embassy during a Russian attack on Ukrainian oblasts on November 13-14, 2025.
Impact on Energy Infrastructure
The latest Odesa attack caused significant damage to two DTEK energy facilities, disrupting power operations in Ukraine’s largest port city. DTEK, a major private energy operator, has repeatedly been targeted in Russian strikes, highlighting the strategic nature of energy infrastructure in the ongoing conflict.
Context of Russian Strikes in Ukraine
Odesa has been repeatedly targeted since the escalation of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. Russian missile campaigns have increasingly affected both civilian infrastructure and diplomatic facilities, drawing international condemnation. The attacks not only disrupt essential services but also pose risks to foreign personnel stationed in Ukraine.