Three killed in Russian attack on Odesa

A Russian attack on the Black Sea port city of Odesa claimed three lives and left three others injured, according to Ukrainian officials. The assault also damaged residential buildings, as reported by the head of the Odesa Oblast military administration, Serhiy Lysak.

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Three people died and three were injured and taken to hospital.

The Russian Ministry of Defense acknowledged carrying out strikes on the ports of Odesa and Chornomorsk. Moscow stated that its forces used precision aerial weapons and drones to hit fuel loading infrastructure and storage tanks. Additionally, Russia claimed to have struck four vessels in the ports of Chornomorsk and Dneparsko-Bugsky estuary, asserting they were transporting cargo for the Ukrainian armed forces.

Amidst the ongoing conflict, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv. Her visit is focused on discussing new initiatives for deeper integration between the European and Ukrainian defense industries, aiming to speed up the production of military equipment. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian military reported that its drones struck 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea overnight, including 17 oil tankers, two gas tankers, and one tugboat.

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precision aerial weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles hit fuel loading infrastructure and storage tanks.

Russia has recently intensified its attacks on deep-sea ports in the greater Odesa region. These ports are crucial for Ukraine's foreign trade and its war economy, highlighting the strategic importance of the area.

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four ships that were carrying cargo for the Ukrainian armed forces.