Russian cruise missiles strike a Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship off the coast of Odesa, killing 10 people.
A Russian strike on a Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship off the coast of Odesa has killed 10 people, including four Indian nationals. The vessel, the Golden Leo, was hit by cruise missiles on Sunday, causing a fire that forced a search and rescue operation lasting through the night. Ukraine's seaports authority confirmed that nine crew members and one pilot perished in the attack. The strike highlights an increase in Russian maritime pressure as Kyiv seeks to protect its primary export corridor. Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi stated that the government is preparing decisions to enhance navigation safety for civilian vessels. Meanwhile, Ukraine has intensified its own offensive, launching over 400 drones at the Moscow region overnight. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that while most drones were intercepted, the strikes wounded 10 people and damaged several buildings. These retaliatory actions follow a period of heavy bombardment by Russia, which has left Ukraine facing a shortage of Patriot interceptor munitions.