Ukraine suffers port attacks as protests persist over defence shake-up
Summary
Russia launched deadly drone attacks on Ukrainian ports and vessels, killing several people including civilians and crew members on foreign ships. Meanwhile, Ukrainians protested for a second day against President Zelenskyy’s removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who was popular for his role in modernizing the military.Key Facts
- Russian drone strikes hit port infrastructure in Mykolaiv, damaging three foreign-registered vessels and killing two Ukrainians aboard one ship.
- A drone attack in Kherson killed one woman and injured six others; an attack in Odesa killed one man.
- Russia and Ukraine have increased attacks on military vessels in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, important for grain exports.
- Russia’s Ministry of Defence reported hitting 24 Ukrainian military vessels in one week; Ukraine claims to have struck 12 Russian vessels the same day.
- Ukraine also attacked a Russian oil refinery in the Yaroslavl region.
- Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was removed by President Zelenskyy, causing protests demanding his return.
- Fedorov had conflicts with military chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and questioned Ukraine’s military leadership after his exit.
- Yevgeniy Khmara, head of Ukraine’s security service, was named acting defence minister; former Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko was appointed to the defence and security council.
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