Russia hits Ukraine's Izmail and Odesa ports in overnight strikes

Russia hits Ukraine's Izmail and Odesa ports in overnight strikes

Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a Russian strike. | Photo Credit: AFP A ‌Russian attack targeted port infrastructure in ​Ukraine's Izmail ⁠district in the southern region of Odesa overnight, Ukrainian authorities said ‌on Monday.Fires caused by the attack have ‌been extinguished, the authorities ‌added ⁠on the Telegram ⁠messaging app.Russia's Defence Ministry said its forces had hit military targets ​in the ‌port, which it described as "a berthing terminal used for unloading vessels carrying military cargo, ‌hangars housing Western military ​equipment, and depots for naval drones". Reuters could ⁠not verify the ministry's assertions.Izmail, close to the Romanian ‌border, is home to Ukraine's largest port on the Danube river.In a separate strike, Russia said its forces had ‌hit a patrol boat and fuel ​storage tanks in Odesa.The local Governor there said ⁠a civilian Togo-flagged vessel was ⁠damaged and four people were injured. Published - August 17, 2026 10:19 pm IST

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