A deadly Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa appeared to target President Volodymyr Zelensky’s motorcade and the Greek prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The attack occurred during a visit to the Odesa port, resulting in five deaths and numerous injuries.
Ukraine retaliated with attacks behind Russian lines, including a car bomb targeting a Russian election official and a drone strike on a metals plant. Aerial attacks have intensified as Russian troops advance and Kyiv faces a shortage of manpower and weapons.
The Odesa strike coincided with a visit from the Greek delegation and was condemned by world leaders. Russia claimed the attack targeted Ukrainian armed forces’ equipment, but it followed a recent drone strike in Odesa that killed civilians.
Western aid delays have left Ukrainian troops vulnerable, forcing them to ration ammunition and build fortifications to halt Russian advances. Ukrainian forces continue to target Russian energy facilities while facing attacks in regions claimed by Russia.
President Vladimir Putin discussed the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant with the International Atomic Energy Agency, with concerns about potential reactivation due to the plant’s shutdown and the ongoing conflict.
