In a startling revelation, the commander of the Ukrainian Navy has unveiled that Russia employed an arsenal of more than 880 drones and 170 missiles to target the infrastructure of Odessa port.
Emphasizing the severity of the situation, the Ukrainian Navy commander stated that Kyiv is preparing to launch counteroffensive actions against the ongoing Russian attack within the current year.
Odessa has witnessed intensified attacks in recent days, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has attributed the escalating civilian casualties in the city to delays in receiving air defense support from allies.
The toll of the conflict hit home over the weekend when a Russian attack on an apartment building in Odessa resulted in the tragic loss of 12 lives, including five children.
President Zelensky, along with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis, visited the site of the March 2 strike, where they each paid respects by laying bouquets of flowers at a makeshift memorial in front of the building.
The incident underscores the devastating impact of the conflict on civilians and adds urgency to Ukraine’s efforts to defend against Russian aggression.
