Russian forces launched attacks on Ukraine's southern port of Odesa and the Zaporizhia region, killing a railway worker and damaging civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian officials condemned the strikes as acts of terrorism.
In Odesa, missiles struck port facilities, though specific damage details remain unclear. Meanwhile, in Zaporizhia, a railway worker was killed during shelling of transportation infrastructure.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk stated: 'These attacks on our civilian infrastructure serve as another proof of terrorism by Russian forces. They are deliberately targeting facilities essential to civilian life and the economy.'
The strikes come amid ongoing Russian military operations in southern Ukraine, where port cities like Odesa play crucial roles in Ukraine's agricultural exports and economic stability. Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly accused Russia of targeting civilian infrastructure to undermine morale and economic resilience.
No immediate claims of responsibility were made by Russian officials, though Moscow has previously stated it only targets military assets. Ukrainian forces reported intercepting some missiles, but others reached their targets.