kyiv in turn warns vessels sailing in the Black Sea | War in Ukraine

Ukraine warned on Thursday that boats plying the Black Sea and bound for Russian-controlled ports could be targeted, as Moscow targeted the Ukrainian ports of Mykolaiv and Odesa on Wednesday-Thursday in another night of “hell” strikes.

Kyiv said it was considering the ships as potential carriers of military equipment, as Russia had previously done after withdrawing from a deal allowing grain exports.

At least three people were killed and more than 20 injured in Russian drone and missile attacks on ports in southern Ukraine, officials said, releasing images of burning or partially collapsed buildings.

These Russian attacks Definitely The general secretary ofUN Antonio Gutierrez.

The attacks have had an impact beyond Ukraine. We are already seeing a negative effect on world wheat and maize prices, which affects everyone, especially vulnerable people in the Global South.

Kyiv accuses Moscow of targeting its port infrastructure to prevent the resumption of Ukrainian grain exports.

Damaged buildings

In Odessa, there was the body of a building caretaker Found under the rubble After the destroyed strike An administrative building In the center and several residential buildings were damaged, according to the governor of the region Oleg Khyber.

in Mykolaiv, At least five residential buildings were damagedMayor Oleksandre Sienkevitch said that a body had been found.

Hell night for our people! Serguiï Krouk, head of the Ukrainian Emergency Service, responded to the Ukrainian Air Force, saying Moscow had launched a total of 38 missiles and drones over the two cities.

Unfortunately, not all missiles can be intercepted, especially the Kh-22 and Onyx supersonic missiles, which are very difficult to destroy.

The missiles, rarely launched by Moscow, were used during a Russian offensive overnight Tuesday into Wednesday that targeted grain terminals and port infrastructure in Odessa and Chornomorsk, destroying bunkers and notably 60,000 tons of grain.

“Target military targets only”

On Thursday, the Russian military said it had again targeted only military targets, seizing production sites and naval drones in Odessa and destroying ammunition and fuel depots in Mykolaiv.

In Mykolaiv, rescue teams were searching through the rubble in the morning’s pouring rain to find survivors, a reporter said.AFP Right there.

Oleksiï Lougantchenko, 72, said he feared the death of his sister, still under the rubble, and her husband had already been killed. Who needs this war? I told them to leave and now they are dead.

Condemning restrictions on trade in its own fertilizers and agricultural products, the Kremlin on Tuesday withdrew from an agreement signed in July 2022 under the United Nations and Turkey that allowed Kiev to export its grain despite Russia’s blockade of Bor and Ukrainian ports.

“Political Intimidation”

Vladimir Putin pledged on Wednesday that he was ready to return to the deal if Russia’s demands were met. They are completeBlame the Westerners Political intimidation.

In return, he demanded the establishment of Kyiv Military patrol Naval forces under commandUNNo response yet.

Northwest of the annexed peninsula of Crimea, Four administrative buildings were damaged Due to the Ukrainian attacks, the local governor established by Moscow, Sergei Aksyonov, said in Telegram. A young woman has died He added in this attack.

A fire at a military base in eastern Crimea on Wednesday forced the evacuation of more than 2,000 people and is still ongoing.

kyiv doesn’t claim it, but continues to attack Russian garrisons or stocks of equipment behind the front, as far as the Crimean peninsula.

On the ground, moreover, the fighting is concentrated in eastern Ukraine, where the two forces are facing each other without significant progress.

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According to Mykhailo Podoliak, adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky, Kyiv needs to break through strong Russian defense lines. 200-300 additional armored vehicles, primarily tanksof 60–80 F-16 aircraft And 5-10 additional air defense systems American Patriot, or their French equivalents SAMP/T.

Moscow announced travel restrictions on Thursday for British diplomats in Russia, who must now notify Moscow of their plans.

Earlier in the day, the head of British foreign intelligence called on the Russians Stunned It ensured that the recruitment of spies to join its services was managed through the invasion of Ukraine. Discreet and professional.