At least seven people were killed and 15 others injured after a Russian missile strike hit the Odesa port area in southern Ukraine, according to regional officials. The attack triggered fires among parked trucks near the port, which serves as one of Ukraine’s key maritime trade hubs on the Black Sea. Governor Oleh Kiper confirmed the incident via Telegram, noting that ballistic missiles were used in the assault.

Odesa, home to three major ports, is vital for Ukraine’s grain and goods exports to Europe and beyond. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, the city and its ports have been frequent targets of missile and drone attacks. The latest strike follows weeks of intensified air assaults across the Odesa region. Russian authorities have not commented on the incident.

The renewed attacks raise concerns about Ukraine’s export infrastructure and the safety of Black Sea shipping routes, which remain critical for global food supply chains.