Russia launches drone strikes on Ukraine border crossings and civilian sites in Odesa, Chernihiv regions

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Russia launched drone strikes on Ukrainian border crossings and civilian infrastructure in the Odesa and Chernihiv regions overnight, targeting key logistics routes and residential areas.
In Odesa, a private home in the southern part of the region was hit by a Russian UAV, damaging nearby houses and sparking a fire, according to Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration. No injuries were reported, and emergency services responded to the scene .
The Orlivka border crossing, connecting Ukraine with NATO and EU member Romania, was struck by Shahed-type drones, forcing a temporary suspension of operations. Andrii Demchenko, spokesperson for Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service, confirmed no casualties and said services resumed by the morning of Sept. 6. The crossing had been targeted just days earlier, on Sept. 1, and reopened on Sept. 3 after repairs .
In Chernihiv, the State Border Guard Service reported that drone operators destroyed enemy equipment, including detection and suppression systems, to reduce attacks on civilian infrastructure and defensive positions .
The Danube region, where Orlivka is located, has become a critical alternative for Ukrainian grain exports since Russia withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Initiative in 2023. Russian forces have repeatedly targeted ports and logistics infrastructure near Romanian territory.
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