Russia hits port facilities in overnight strikes on Odesa region of Ukraine – Europe live

Russian drone strikes have damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, resulting in at least eight injuries. Meanwhile, international leaders are meeting to discuss energy security and NATO's eastern flank defense.
Why it matters
The strikes impact global grain supply chains and highlight the ongoing escalation of the conflict in Ukraine.
Russia hit damaged port infrastructure facilities and other sites in Ukraine’s Black Sea region of Odesa, a regional governor said.
Firefighters work at the site of a warehouse hit by an overnight Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region. At least eight people were injured.
“Operations to address the aftermath are under way at the scene. All those injured are receiving the necessary medical assistance,” regional governor Oleh Kiper said on Telegram.
I will keep an eye on the latest from Ukraine throughout the day.
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