Russian Strikes Hit Odessa, Izmail, and Mykolaiv Ports, Disrupt Shipping

Russian forces carried out another series of overnight strikes using air-launched precision-guided weapons and attack drones against targets in Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on July 24. Ports in Odessa, Izmail, and Mykolaiv Targeted According to the ministry, the strikes focused on the ports of Odessa, Izmail, and Mykolaiv. In Odessa, the military said the attack destroyed fuel storage facilities used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In the port of Izmail, the reported targets included port infrastructure used for unloading and storing military cargo, three storage facilities for uncrewed surface vessels-including Magura boats-and a hangar containing Ukrainian military equipment.