**Russian Drone Attack Hits Odesa, Causing Power Outages**
A Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight on March 4 caused power outages and disrupted heating systems. At least four people were injured in the attack.
The attack targeted energy infrastructure, with parts of the city experiencing power cuts. Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper confirmed that a strike had damaged energy infrastructure. The mayor of Odesa, Hennady Trukhanov, reported that three boiler plants were knocked out, forcing officials to search for alternative power sources.
**Odesa Has Been a Target**
Odesa has been a frequent target of Russian attacks throughout the full-scale war in Ukraine. On March 1, a Russian ballistic missile struck the Odesa port, damaging its infrastructure and injuring two port employees.
**Global Response**
The United States and Ukraine are making progress on a key mineral agreement that could strengthen long-term economic ties. The White House has directed the State and Treasury departments to compile a list of sanctions that could be lifted, signaling serious consideration of sanctions relief.
Ukraine’s international bonds fell to their lowest point in over a month after a heated exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump last week. The gulf between the U.S., Ukraine, and its European allies is widening.
**Other Developments**
In other news, eight coal companies in Russia’s Kemerovo Oblast have been forced to halt operations due to financial troubles, leaving hundreds of miners without pay for months. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for substantive diplomacy to end the war as soon as possible.