A Russian drone attack early Monday hit residential areas in Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa, injuring 14 people, including two children, officials said.

Local authorities said the drones struck homes and civilian infrastructure in the key Black Sea port, which has been repeatedly targeted since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

At least five of the injured, many suffering from shrapnel wounds, were taken to hospital, according to regional officials.

In a separate development, two elderly people were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike in the Russian-controlled part of Kherson region, according to Moscow-installed authorities. The victims, a man and a woman in their 70s, died in the village of Dnipriany.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched around 1,900 drones, nearly 1,400 guided bombs and about 60 missiles at Ukraine over the past week.

He claimed Ukraine is now intercepting more than 90% of incoming drones, thanks to improved military technology. However, he stressed the need for more advanced air defense systems, particularly Patriot missile system, to counter ballistic missile threats.

Zelenskyy also said Ukraine is sharing its experience in dealing with drone attacks with countries in the Middle East and Gulf region, which are facing similar threats from Iranian drones.

On the diplomatic front, Ukraine has received support from its allies. European partners, excluding the United States, are contributing funds to help Kyiv purchase American weapons, while the European Union has approved a major loan package and is planning further sanctions on Russia.

Meanwhile, Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure using long-range drones and missiles in an effort to weaken Moscow’s economy.

A Washington-based research group said Ukrainian forces carried out at least 10 strikes on Russian oil and gas facilities over the past two weeks.