Ukraine Says Russian Ballistic Missile Hits Ship in Odesa Port
Ukraine said Russia hit the Black Sea port of Odesa with a ballistic missile on Saturday, damaging a civilian vessel and shipping infrastructure. The damaged ship sails under the Panamanian flag and is owned by a European company, regional governor Oleh Kiper said on Telegram without providing more detail. Two port employees were also injured in the strike.
- The escalating use of ballistic missiles in Ukraine's ports raises concerns about the military's increasing reliance on precision-guided munitions to target civilian vessels.
- How will the impact of this missile strike on Ukraine's maritime trade and regional economic stability be mitigated or exacerbated in the coming months?