Russian Strike on Odesa Claims Lives of Elderly Couple, Damages Homes and Cargo Ship

Ukrainian officials reported that a Russian overnight attack on the port city of Odesa killed an elderly married couple and struck residential buildings and a bulk carrier. The assault, which involved drones and missiles, caused fires in several locations and left the couple trapped under rubble. Rescue workers recovered their bodies after extinguishing the blaze. The cargo ship, flagged under a foreign nation, sustained damage but no crew injuries were reported. Local authorities condemned the attack as a deliberate strike on civilian infrastructure.