Three people were killed following an overnight Russian attack on the Black Sea port of Odesa, officials confirmed the previous day. Governor Oleh Kiper described the strike as a “massive” drone and missile assault, marking the fifth day of attacks on the region. Russian forces targeted port infrastructure used for the unloading of petroleum, oil and lubricants, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence. Ukraine says the strike hit a multi‑storey residential building, a non‑residential building and a gas pipeline, claiming civilian residents were killed and injured. Russia claims it deliberately struck sites linked to military production and cargo transport. The attack on Odesa follows a series of Ukrainian drone raids that destroyed 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea, tightening pressure on Russia’s grain export routes through the Sea of Azov. The war’s escalation occurs against a backdrop of political changes in Ukraine, including the dismissal of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and talks of appointing a new leader. Meanwhile, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Kyiv to discuss defence industry cooperation, announcing initiatives she said would increase production capabilities. The continued attacks and political shifts highlight the complex dynamics as Ukraine fights to defend its territory and sustain its international alliances.
Three Killed as Russian Bombing of Odesa Continues
Three Killed as Russian Bombing of Odesa Continues
A nighttime Russian drone and missile attack on Odesa kills three, damages residential and industrial sites, amid escalating war.
Three people were killed in a massive Russian drone and missile strike on the Black Sea port city of Odesa. The governor said it was the fifth consecutive day of attacks targeting the region’s port infrastructure. Russia claims it hit sites involved in military production while Ukrainian forces report hitting Russian vessels in the Black Sea. The turmoil comes as European leaders visit Kyiv to negotiate defence cooperation amid a shifting political climate in Ukraine.
