Russia strikes Odesa port, hits drone infrastructure
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Russia's armed forces struck the Odesa port overnight, targeting infrastructure used for military cargo and a drone assembly workshop, the Russian Defense Ministry said. The attack used high-precision weapons and drones, hitting storage and production facilities for unmanned aerial vehicles.
The Strike
Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed the overnight attack on Odesa port, stating that high-precision weapons and drones struck infrastructure used for military cargo shipment and storage. The ministry also reported hitting a workshop producing components for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and a UAV storage facility. The attack targeted elements of the port's logistics chain, according to the statement.
Targeted Infrastructure
The ministry specified that the strike focused on facilities supporting military logistics, including areas for loading and storing military supplies. The UAV workshop and depot were also hit, disrupting production and storage of drones. No civilian casualties were mentioned in the Russian statement.
What's Next
Ukraine is expected to assess the damage and may release its own report on the attack. It remains unclear how the strike will affect grain exports or military operations in the region.
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Russia strikes Odesa port, hits drone infrastructure
