STORY: Beachgoers fled explosions in Ukraine's Odesa on Sunday noon (July 27) as the regional authorities reported an incoming Russian drone attack.

Crowds evacuated the beach after air defence units opened fire on approaching drones. A plume of black smoke was seen rising over the Black Sea.

Governor Oleh Kiper urged residents and tourists on the Telegram messaging app to seek shelter, warning that strike drones were heading toward the city's coast line.

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VIDEO SHOWS: PEOPLE AT BEACH, AUDIO OF EXPLOSIONS / PEOPLE FLEEING BEACH, SEEKING COVER NEAR BUILDING CLOSE TO SHORE

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SHOWS: ODESA, UKRAINE (JULY 27, 2025) (REUTERS - Access all)

1. MAN STANDING IN WATER, SMOKE CLOUD ON HORIZON / AUDIO OF SEVERAL EXPLOSIONS / AUDIO OF PEOPLE SHOUTING / ROCKS

2. AUDIO OF EXPLOSIONS / PEOPLE RUNNING FROM BEACH / AUDIO OF DISTANT EXPLOSIONS

3. SMOKE CLOUD OVER SEA

4. BEACHGOERS STANDING ON TOP OF ROCKS / AUDIO OF DISTANT EXPLOSIONS

5. WALKING SHOT OF JOURNALIST LEAVING BEACH / OTHER PEOPLE LEAVING

6. WALKING SHOT OF WOMAN WITH CHILD LEAVING, CHILD SOBBING

7. PEOPLE SHELTERING BEHIND BUILDING NEAR BEACH