“Russia launched a missile attack on the civilian port infrastructure of the Odessa region. The Russian Army used Shahed and ballistic missiles on the territory of two ports,” he wrote.
The Vice Prime Minister clarified that we are talking about ports in Odessa and Chernomorsk. He confirmed that a ship (ferry) flying the Turkish flag was damaged in the Black Sea port, preliminary, there were no casualties.
“In the port of Odessa, an employee of a private company was injured and is receiving medical assistance. A container loader was also damaged,” Kuleba said.
He emphasized that the aggressor country had dealt a blow to civilian logistics and commercial shipping.
“Russia is systematically attacking port infrastructure that transports food and cargo for global markets. […] Attacks on civilian ports must receive a clear international response – with increased protection of shipping and pressure on the aggressor country,” Kuleba said.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that both drones and high-speed targets, that is, missiles, were moving towards Odessa and Chernomorsk.
Context
Occupation forces regularly launch missile and drone attacks, including on ports in the Odessa region.
