Black smoke blankets Ukraine's Odesa as fire rages at Nova Poshta warehouses

Smoke from a large fire at Nova Poshta warehouses in Usatove, Ukraine, has already blanketed the sky over Odesa, UNIAN reports.

The SHOT Telegram channel, meanwhile, said a major fire broke out following missile and drone strikes in Odesa and Chornomorsk, with Nova Poshta warehouse facilities engulfed in flames.

The smoke and fire can be seen from several kilometres away.

Earlier, a major strike was also recorded near Odesa. Thick black smoke subsequently covered the sky over the city.

By Jeyhun Aghazada