Russians again attack ports in Greater Odesa: energy facility and merchant vessel damaged
Russian forces again struck port infrastructure in Greater Odesa and facilities supporting the operation of the Ukrainian maritime corridor on the night of 26-27 April.
Source: Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) on Telegram
Details: An energy facility at a cargo terminal was damaged in the attack. Localised fires broke out but were promptly extinguished by firefighters.
The merchant vessel RAMCO (sailing under the flag of Nauru) was also attacked while moving through the Ukrainian maritime corridor. The vessel sustained minor damage, and a fire on board was extinguished by the crew, the USPA said.
No casualties were reported.
Quote: "Daily attacks on Ukrainian ports pose a direct threat to the safety of international shipping and global food security. Despite systematic pressure, the Ukrainian maritime corridor continues to operate, ensuring uninterrupted exports and logistics."
Background:
- On the night of 21-22 April, one of the ports in Greater Odesa was again targeted by Russian drones.
- A merchant vessel sailing under the flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis was damaged in a Russian drone strike while heading to a port in Odesa Oblast on the night of 23-24 April.
- On the night of 24-25 April, Russian forces continued its attacks on ports along the Danube and in Odesa Oblast.
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