Missile strike from Russia injures 4 and damages Antiguan-flagged ship in Odesa

Russian missiles struck the Ukrainian city of Odesa on Friday, injuring four people and damaging port and civilian infrastructure as well as a civilian ship. This attack is part of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with southern parts of Ukraine being frequent targets of missile and drone attacks. The death toll for Russian military personnel in Ukraine has exceeded 70,000, according to Mediazona news website, while the Ukrainian general staff reports that over 639,000 Russian troops have been lost since the invasion began. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit Washington next Thursday for talks with US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, where he is expected to push for the US to allow Ukraine to use Western-provided weapons to strike deeper into Russia. US officials have requested more clarity on Ukraine’s combat objectives if restrictions on long-range weaponry are to be loosened. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has resulted in significant casualties and destruction in the region, sparking international concern and calls for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

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