Ukraine and the Greek prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, experienced a harrowing moment when a deadly Russian missile strike hit the Ukrainian port city of Odesa. The attack targeted the port infrastructure and resulted in five deaths, along with numerous injuries. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Mitsotakis were in Odesa at the time, with Mitsotakis describing the bombardment as “intense.”
Amidst Moscow’s troops advancing on the frontlines, both Ukraine and Russia have escalated their aerial attacks. In response to the Russian missile strike, Ukraine launched its own attacks on Russian lines, including a car bomb that killed a Russian election official and a drone assault on a metal plant. However, it is worth noting that Russia and Ukraine have faced challenges in terms of manpower and weaponry.
Zelenskiy expressed his concern about the lack of regard shown by Russian forces, stating that they do not differentiate between military and civilian targets. Even international guests, such as the Greek delegation, were not safe during the attack. These actions reflect Russia’s reckless approach towards Ukraine, with the strike near the convoy