Russia says it struck military targets at Ukraine's Odesa, Pivdennyi and Izmail ports
Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces carried out long-range drone strikes against what it described as Ukrainian military targets at the ports of Odesa, Pivdennyi (Yuzhny) and Izmail.
The ministry said the strikes targeted port infrastructure, fuel facilities and maritime assets used by the Ukrainian armed forces. The claims could not be independently verified, and Ukrainian authorities have not confirmed the reported targets.
Fuel depot and maritime assets targeted
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, a fuel and lubricants storage facility used by the Ukrainian military at Pivdennyi Port was hit during an overnight attack.
The ministry also claimed that a patrol boat at Odesa Port, which it said was involved in guiding vessels carrying military cargo, was targeted.
Russia further stated that infrastructure used for storing, loading and transporting military cargo and fuel at Izmail Port, as well as a military equipment storage facility at Odesa Port, were struck during the operation.
Strategic ports remain key to Ukraine's exports
The ports of Odesa, Pivdennyi and Izmail are among Ukraine's most important maritime logistics hubs, supporting both commercial trade and agricultural exports.
The facilities have repeatedly been targeted during the war due to their strategic importance for shipping routes, military logistics and export operations.
Recent attacks on the Danube port of Izmail and other Black Sea facilities have raised concerns over the security of Ukraine's alternative export routes and the impact on regional trade.(ILKHA)
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