Russian attack on Odesa kills three as Ukraine targets vessels in Black Sea
Summary
Russian forces attacked port infrastructure in Odesa and Mykolaiv, killing at least three people. In response, Ukraine launched drone strikes on 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea to disrupt Russia’s supply routes.Key Facts
- Russian strikes targeted civilian, industrial, and port facilities in Odesa and Mykolaiv for five consecutive days.
- At least three people died and three were injured in the attacks on Odesa.
- Russia said it targeted sites used for storing fuel and assembling drones.
- Odesa ports handle much of Ukraine’s grain exports and are vital to its economy.
- Ukraine used drones to attack 17 Russian oil tankers, two gas tankers, and one tugboat in the Black Sea.
- Ukraine’s drone commander claimed 116 Russian vessels were targeted over nine days.
- Russia plans to reroute exports after repeated attacks on its shipping in the Sea of Azov.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Kyiv to announce new plans for EU-Ukraine defence cooperation.
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