Russia hits port facilities in overnight strikes on Odesa region of Ukraine – Europe live

Morning opening: Russia hits port facilities in OdesaJakub KrupaRussia hit damaged port infrastructure facilities and other sites in Ukraine’s Black Sea region of Odesa, a regional governor said.Firefighters work at the site of a warehouse hit by an overnight Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region. Photograph: State Emergency Service Of Ukraine/ReutersAt least eight people were injured.“Operations to address the aftermath are under way at the scene. All those injured are receiving the necessary medical assistance,” regional governor Oleh Kiper ​said ​on ​Telegram.I will keep an eye on the latest from Ukraine throughout the day.Separately, Lithuanian PM Mindaugas Sinkevičius is meeting Nato’s secretary general Mark Rutte this morning for talks and a joint press conference amid growing Russian pressure on the eastern flank of the alliance. Expect to hear a clear message of defiance and unity.Elsewhere, EU energy commissioner Dan Jørgensen is in Dublin, chairing talks on the bloc’s energy supplies ahead of the winter. A press conference is expected in the late afternoon.I will bring you all the latest from across the continent here.It’s Tuesday, 29 September 2026, it’s Jakub Krupa here, and this is Europe Live.Good morning.Key events8m agoEstonia summons Russia's chargé d’affaires over arson attack on a robotics company18m agoEurope is one of the most exposed regions on diesel, energy chief warns30m agoMorning opening: Russia hits port facilities in OdesaEstonia summons Russia's chargé d’affaires over arson attack on a robotics companyMeanwhile, Estonia has formally attributed responsibility for an August arson attack on a defence contractor in Tallinn to Russia.Estonia's foreign minister Margus Tsahkna. Photograph: NTB/ReutersForeign minister Margus Tsahkna said that “based on the information collected by the Estonian Internal Security Service,” the attack on Milrem Robotics was “an act of sabotage ordered by the special services of the Russian Federation.”“Such actions are absolutely irresponsible,” he said, as Estonia summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires over the incident.Tsahkna continued: “The perpetrators have been apprehended and no longer pose a threat to our national security. Estonia is a difficult environment for Russia to carry out such actions because we act decisively and swiftly to protect our state. This act of sabotage is part of Russia’s broader campaign across Europe, aimed at intimidating us and weakening our support for Ukraine. Our response will be the opposite. We will increase both our support for Ukraine and the pressure on Russia to end its aggression. Let’s not lose focus and stay the course, because Russia’s actions are a clear indication that our collective exertion of pressure is working.” Europe is one of the most exposed regions on diesel, energy chief warnsKeeping with the energy theme, the International Energy Agency’s executive director Fatih Birol warned that Europe is one of the most exposed regions regarding the diesel market, Reuters reported.“If there is a need for more strategic reserve releases, we will discuss with our member governments,” he said.Earlier today, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said that demand for ⁠air ​travel ‌remained ‌very ‌strong because airlines had kept fares ‌low, but warned ​that this ⁠could not continue ​next year with oil ​prices ​at ​current ‌levels, pushing air fares to go “dramatically higher.”Morning opening: Russia hits port facilities in OdesaJakub KrupaRussia hit damaged port infrastructure facilities and other sites in Ukraine’s Black Sea region of Odesa, a regional governor said.Firefighters work at the site of a warehouse hit by an overnight Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region. Photograph: State Emergency Service Of Ukraine/ReutersAt least eight people were injured.“Operations to address the aftermath are under way at the scene. All those injured are receiving the necessary medical assistance,” regional governor Oleh Kiper ​said ​on ​Telegram.I will keep an eye on the latest from Ukraine throughout the day.Separately, Lithuanian PM Mindaugas Sinkevičius is meeting Nato’s secretary general Mark Rutte this morning for talks and a joint press conference amid growing Russian pressure on the eastern flank of the alliance. Expect to hear a clear message of defiance and unity.Elsewhere, EU energy commissioner Dan Jørgensen is in Dublin, chairing talks on the bloc’s energy supplies ahead of the winter. A press conference is expected in the late afternoon.I will bring you all the latest from across the continent here.It’s Tuesday, 29 September 2026, it’s Jakub Krupa here, and this is Europe Live.Good morning.