Fires Erupt at Port Near Romania Due to Russian Airstrikes
Russian Troops Employ Shahed Drones to Target Southern Ukrainian Port Infrastructure Near NATO Border, Prompting Fires and Damage
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Overnight, Ukrainian military sources and the prosecutor-general’s office reported that Russian troops launched a series of Shahed drone attacks on port infrastructure in southern Ukraine, near the border with NATO member Romania. These strikes resulted in the destruction of a grain elevator and ignited fires at facilities crucial for transporting the nation's grain exports.
In a move following its departure from an agreement that allowed Ukraine to use the city of Odesa for global grain exports, Russia has intensified its assaults on Ukrainian ports. Since July 17, Russian forces have continuously deployed drones and missiles against the Odesa port and nearby river ports, serving as alternative trade routes.
The prosecutor-general’s office confirmed that the targeted area encompassed the Danube River, forming a section of the Ukraine-Romania border. However, further details regarding the extent of the damage were not immediately provided. Fortunately, three Ukrainian ports along the Danube continue to operate.
Ukraine’s air force responded by intercepting 23 Shahed drones during the night, the majority of which were encountered over Odesa and Kyiv. Notably, all ten drones directed at Kyiv were successfully intercepted, according to Serhii Popko, the head of Kyiv City Administration. While debris from downed drones caused damage to nonresidential buildings in three districts of the capital, some drones managed to hit their intended targets, causing the most significant harm in southern Ukraine.
Ukrainian Drones Strike Moscow City
A series of drone attacks on the Moscow City business district has exposed the vulnerability of the glittering towers, bringing the ramifications of the conflict in Ukraine to the heart of Russian authority. While previous attacks on Moscow, including one on the Kremlin in May, were relatively benign, these recent explosions caused minor damages, including shattered windows on a high-rise building and falling glass on the streets below. Although no casualties were reported, these incidents have left a disconcerting impression.
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