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Ukraine reports Russian attacks on Odessa, claims Black Sea ship strikes

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukraine reported Russian missile and drone attacks on the port city of Odessa for the fifth consecutive day, resulting in three deaths and five injuries.
  • Simultaneously, Ukraine claimed to have struck 20 Russian ships in the Black Sea, intensifying recent naval battles.
  • The conflict in the Black Sea impacts crucial trade routes, particularly for Russian grain exports, with potential rerouting of cargo.

Russian missile and drone attacks struck the Ukrainian port city of Odessa on Wednesday, killing three people and injuring five, according to Ukrainian authorities. Governor Oleh Kiper stated on Telegram that this marks the fifth consecutive day of Russian assaults on the city, with residential buildings also hit.

Meanwhile, Ukraine announced it had struck 20 Russian ships in the Black Sea, as reported by Robert Brovdi, head of Ukraine's drone forces, also on Telegram. These actions escalate the ongoing conflict over the vital Black Sea trade routes, with Russia targeting Ukrainian ports and Ukraine expanding its operations around the annexed Crimean peninsula.

it is the fifth day in a row with Russian missile- and drone attacks against the city.

— Oleh KiperGovernor of Odessa, commenting on the ongoing Russian attacks.

Ukraine has also increased attacks on ships in the Sea of Azov, a key waterway for Russian agricultural exports and supplies to Crimea. The Russian transport ministry indicated on Tuesday that cargo transport through the Sea of Azov might be rerouted due to these attacks. Over 100 ships have reportedly been hit in the Sea of Azov in the past nine days, impacting Russia's position as the world's largest wheat exporter.

Ukraine has attacked 20 Russian ships in the Black Sea.

— Robert BrovdiHead of Ukraine's drone forces, announcing Ukrainian strikes.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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