Very High Activity
46.894753°N 30.407776°E
Total Events
3,595
Artillery
657
UAV Attacks
301
Active Period
Feb 24, 2022 — Apr 11, 2026
Bilka (Odessa) has documented 3,595 conflict events from Feb 24, 2022 to Apr 11, 2026, with artillery as the primary form of warfare at 18% of incidents. The area is currently classified as Ukraine Controlled by ISW and DeepStateMap composite assessment.
Conflict Profile Analysis
Aerial and drone warfare defines the conflict at Bilka, with airstrikes and UAV attacks comprising 43% of recorded combat events. This suggests the location is targeted by standoff weapons rather than direct ground engagement.
Despite remaining under Ukrainian control throughout the conflict, Bilka has endured sustained targeting — the 3,595 recorded events indicate persistent threat from Russian forces without territorial seizure.
Civilian casualties have been recorded in 358 incidents (10% of all events), reflecting the toll on non-combatants in the area.
Conflict Event Overview
| Event Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| explosion Artillery Shelling | 657 | 18.3% |
| home Property Damage | 409 | 11.4% |
| group Civilian Casualties | 358 | 10% |
| radar Air Defense Actions | 323 | 9% |
| flight_takeoff UAV/Drone Attacks | 301 | 8.4% |
| flight Airstrikes | 237 | 6.6% |
| warning IED/Mine Events | 106 | 2.9% |
| undo Retreats/Withdrawals | 87 | 2.4% |
| person_off Military Casualties | 72 | 2% |
| bolt Raids | 41 | 1.1% |
| domain Occupation Events | 25 | 0.7% |
| local_fire_department Firefights | 15 | 0.4% |
| local_hospital Hospital/Medical | 15 | 0.4% |
| shield Armored Engagements | 9 | 0.3% |
| computer Cyber Operations | 8 | 0.2% |
Event Type Distribution
Activity Timeline
Monthly Events in Bilka
Territorial Control History
Current Status: Ukraine Controlled
Bilka has been under Russian control for approximately 0 recorded days since February 2022.
Russia
Contested
Comparative Analysis
vs Odessa Average
| Metric | Bilka | Oblast Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Events | 3,595 | 891 | +2,704 |
| Artillery Events | 657 | 161 | +496 |
| Airstrike Events | 237 | 58 | +179 |
| UAV Events | 301 | 81 | +220 |
| Civilian Casualties | 358 | 87 | +271 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many conflict events have been recorded in Bilka?
Bilka has recorded 3,595 conflict events between Feb 24, 2022 and Apr 11, 2026. This places it in the very high activity category among Ukraine's 0 conflict zones within Odessa.
Has Bilka been targeted despite remaining under Ukrainian control?
Yes. Although Bilka has remained under Ukrainian sovereignty throughout the conflict, it has been targeted with 3,595 recorded incidents. The area has never been under Russian territorial control, but has experienced sustained attack activity.
What type of military activity is most common in Bilka?
Artillery Shelling is the dominant event type in Bilka, accounting for 18.3% of all incidents with 657 recorded events followed by Air Defense Actions at 323 incidents. The distribution across multiple event types indicates a complex operational environment.
How have civilians been affected by the conflict in Bilka?
There have been 358 recorded civilian casualty incidents in Bilka, representing 10% of all events. While any civilian harm is significant, this rate is within the range observed across actively targeted locations.
Why does Bilka have such a high concentration of conflict events?
Bilka's 3,595 events reflect its significance as a key target in {$oblast}. The volume of reporting also correlates with media access and infrastructure — larger cities with more news correspondents tend to have more granular event documentation in the VIINA dataset.
Data Source
Location Conflict Data: VIINA Dataset (Georgetown University) — Violent Incident Information from News Articles. Territorial control: ISW + DeepStateMap composite.
Last updated: April 11, 2026