Five killed and 10 injured in Russian attack on Odesa Oblast port

Russian forces attacked port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast on the afternoon of 13 July, killing five people and injuring 10 others.

Source: Office of the Prosecutor General; Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration

Details: According to the investigation, the superstructure of a foreign civilian vessel transporting fertilisers was damaged.

Five crew members were killed in the attack.

A further 10 people were injured, including seven men aged between 19 and 64 and three women aged between 22 and 34. Seven of the injured were hospitalised, while three are receiving outpatient treatment.

The Odesa Oblast Prosecutor's Office has launched a pre-trial investigation under Article 438.2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (war crimes resulting in loss of life). Law enforcement officers are documenting the aftermath of the Russian strike.

Quote from Kiper: "This strike is yet another act of terror by the aggressor state, aimed at global food security and civilian shipping. Those responsible will inevitably be held accountable."

Background: On the morning of 13 July, Russian forces attacked Odesa, hitting a transport company; five people were injured, including a child.

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