Russia Says it Hit Three Ukrainian Ports Overnight Striking Infrastructure and Fuel

Russia's Defense Ministry announced Friday that its forces conducted overnight strikes on three Ukrainian ports, targeting infrastructure crucial to Kyiv's armed forces. The ministry stated that air-launched missiles and strike drones hit the ports of Odesa, Izmail, and Mykolaiv as part of a broader campaign of heavy strikes.

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storage tanks containing fuel and lubricants earmarked for the Ukrainian army had been hit in Odesa, and that unloading and storage facilities used for military cargo - including sea drones - had been struck in Izmail.

In Odesa, the ministry claimed that storage tanks containing fuel and lubricants designated for the Ukrainian army were hit. At the port of Izmail, facilities used for unloading and storing military cargo, including sea drones, were reportedly struck, along with a floating dry dock. In Mykolaiv, a cargo ship unloading military shipments was allegedly targeted.

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A floating dry dock in Izmail had also been hit.

Reuters could not independently verify the Russian Defense Ministry's assertions. However, the vegetable oil producer Allseeds confirmed it was halting operations in the Odesa region due to the escalating Russian attacks on port infrastructure. This marks the third company to announce such a measure recently, highlighting the impact of the conflict on vital supply chains and economic activity in the region.

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In Mykolaiv, the Defense Ministry said its forces had struck a cargo ship which had been unloading military shipment.