Russian missile kills three in Odesa residential strike as Black Sea conflict escalates

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Russian forces killed three people in an attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa on Wednesday, as the battle over the Black Sea and key trade routes intensified. Ukrainian authorities reported that Russian drone and missile strikes on the southern region continued for a fifth day, targeting civilian, industrial, and port infrastructure.
In Odesa, a Russian missile hit a seven-story residential building, killing three people and injuring at least three others, according to Odesa region Governor Oleh Kiper. Meanwhile, Ukraine's drone forces struck back, hitting 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea overnight, according to Ukraine's top drone commander.
Russia's Defense Ministry stated that it continued overnight strikes on Ukrainian ports, claiming they were handling cargoes for the Ukrainian military. Targets in the ports of Odesa and nearby Chornomorsk were hit, along with four vessels allegedly delivering cargoes for Ukraine's forces in the ports of Chornomorsk and Dnipro-Buh.
The conflict has also affected civilian areas in other regions. In Bilopillia, Sumy Oblast, a Russian drone strike on a service vehicle injured three municipal utility workers and six local residents, according to local outlet Kordon.Media, citing Bilopillia Mayor Yurii Zarko and the Prosecutor's Office. In Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, a Russian FPV drone strike on a civilian car injured five people, according to local authorities.
The ongoing battle has led to significant disruptions in shipping and civilian life. Russian attacks have left consumers without electricity in four Ukrainian regions, and more than 50 settlements in seven regions remain without power due to severe weather, according to Ukrenergo.
The conflict has also seen a shift in the war against ships from the Sea of Azov to the Black Sea. Ukraine has been systematically destroying much of Russia’s radar and anti-aircraft defenses, enabling devastating long-range strikes on Russian oil refineries and other targets. The attacks have forced Russia to restrict shipping in the Sea of Azov, which handles about a quarter of its grain exports, sources told Reuters .
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