Russia has recently struck logistical and energy infrastructure in Odessa, where Moscow has intensified its bombardment of the important coastal region after President Vladimir Putin threatened to respond to a series of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil tankers. Odessa region governor Oleh Kiper said on social media: "The enemy shelled the port infrastructure in the Odessa area — seven killed and 15 wounded." Kiev, AFP Seven people were killed and 15 others injured when a Russian ballistic missile struck in Ukraine's Odessa region on the Black Sea, the local governor said, noting that the shelling targeted the region's port. He added: "The shelling caused a fire at a truck parking area."
Odessa Strike: Seven Killed in Port Attack
Russia struck the port infrastructure in Odessa, killing seven and injuring 15. The attack was a response to Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil tankers.