An official and the military in the Ukrainian region on the Black Sea said on Monday (August 14) that during the overnight hours, Russia launched two waves of drone and missile attacks on the port city of Odesa, injuring at least three.
The governor, Oleh Kiper, said on the Telegram messaging app: “As a result of the enemy attack in Odesa, several fires broke out from falling rocket fragments. Windows in buildings were blown out by the blast wave.”
The region of Odesa remained a flashpoint ever since the war started last year in February. It is home to maritime terminals that were key to the expired grain export agreement between Moscow and Kyiv.
Ukraine’s armed forces command in the south claimed that its air defence forces destroyed all 15 drones and eight Kalibr-type sea-based missiles that Russia launched at the port.
Local reports mentioned that a dormitory and a supermarket were damaged by falling missile debris. Images and videos shared by Ukrainian officials show firefighters battling a big blaze.
Meanwhile, the port city of Mykolaiv, closer to Odesa, was also targeted, with air alarms sounding throughout the night.
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Odesa, 🇺🇦 largest port and naval base, has endured another night of air attacks. The nearby port city of Mykolaiv was also targeted. We are desperate for more air defense systems.
Video: State Emergency Service of Ukraine pic.twitter.com/Tq06SZFlZf
— Kira Rudik (@kiraincongress) August 14, 2023
Ukraine recaptured 3sqkm around Bakhmut
Ukraine also claimed on Monday that its forces recaptured a small clutch of territory around the war-battered town of Bakhmut in the east of the country last week.
Mentioning Ukraine’s counteroffensive in June, Deputy Defence Minister Ganna Malyar told state television: “In the Bakhmut sector, three square kilometres [1.2 square miles] were liberated last week. In total, 40 square kilometres have been liberated on the southern flank of the Bakhmut sector.”
Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos
(With inputs from agencies)
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