Russia hits Ukraine military cargo vessel near Odesa as Kyiv targets oil refinery
Russia and Ukraine have escalated attacks on each other's military and energy logistics, with Russia striking a cargo vessel near Odesa and Ukraine targeting a major Russian oil refinery. Both nations are increasingly focusing on disrupting the other's supply chains in the Black Sea region.
Why it matters
The intensification of strikes on logistics infrastructure signals a deepening of the conflict and potential risks to regional energy and trade stability.
Russia's defence ministry on Friday claimed its forces struck a vessel carrying military cargo near Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa, while Ukraine said it had hit a major Russian oil refinery and port infrastructure, signalling a fresh escalation in attacks on each other's military supply chains.In a brief statement, the Russian defence ministry said its forces had struck a vessel "delivering supplies to the Ukrainian army in the Black Sea."According to Reuters, the vessel was carrying military cargo near Odesa. The Russian ministry did not disclose the vessel's identity, nationality or the extent of the damage.
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