Russian Onyx and Kh-22 missiles, fired during an attack on the Odessa region on Tuesday night, hit a grain and oil terminal, the Ukrainian Operational Command “South” reported in a Facebook message.
“The enemy directed Onyks and Ch-22 missiles at port and critical infrastructure. It hit a grain and oil terminal, damaged tanks and loading equipment. There was a fire. All competent services are working to eliminate the effects of the shelling.
Although the attack did not cause any casualties in the terminal area, at least 12 inhabitants of the Odessa region were injured in the night shelling. The Russians launched the attack in waves, firing missiles and deploying drones. In Odessa, nine people were injured, including a nine-year-old boy, and three in the Odessa region.
Ukrainian air defenses downed 12 Kalibr cruise missiles fired at the Odessa region.
The Kh-59 missile was knocked down and fell on one of the districts of Odessa; the blast wave damaged several buildings. In the message, the staff also mentions two warehouses damaged: with tobacco and fireworks. Over 3,000 square meters of fire are extinguished. square meters.
Of the 32 Shahed drones launched at night, 23 were shot down by Ukrainian air defenses, the Air Force said in a message on Telegram
Odessa, an important port on the Black Sea, is the target of Russian attacks for the second day in a row. The attacks coincided with Russia’s withdrawal from the implementation of the grain agreement, which guaranteed the safety of Ukrainian ships transporting grain and agricultural products, departing, among others, from from Odessa.
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