The strategically important Ukrainian port city of Odessa on the Black Sea was hit by air strikes on Tuesday night. “The enemy has just attacked Odessa and the region of Odessa with attack drones,” local authorities said. “Damage” was registered.
Citing the head of the military administration of the Odessa region, Yuriy Kruk, the statement said Ukrainian air defense forces had been deployed and warned of a possible second wave of attacks.
Odessa repeatedly bombed
The port city on the Black Sea was a popular holiday destination for both Russians and Ukrainians until the start of the Russian offensive war in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, Odessa has been repeatedly bombed by Moscow. In particular, the city’s energy infrastructure suffered damage.
Key role in grain export
The Ukrainian port city also plays a key role in grain exports as part of the grain deal with Russia brokered by the UN and Turkey. Last summer, for example, the first ship with grain from Ukraine since the start of the Russian offensive war left the Ukrainian port of Odessa for Turkey.
Source: Krone
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