Russian attacks kill 14 as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers
Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine killed 14 people, including civilians in Odesa, while Ukraine reported hitting 17 Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea. The attacks coincide with a major government reshuffle in Kyiv involving the resignation of the prime minister and defense minister.
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The ongoing conflict continues to cause significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, while internal political instability in Ukraine adds complexity to the war effort.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Michael Sheils McNamee Reuters Russian attacks overnight into Wednesday hit a residential building in Odesa Fourteen people have been killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight and on Wednesday, local officials say.
In the Black Sea port of Odesa, three people were killed in a "massive" drone and missile strike, regional head Oleh Kiper said. It was the fifth day in which Russia has hit the region.
Three people were killed the north-eastern city of Sumy, and another three in Zaporizhzhia in the south. Five casualties were also reported in three other south-eastern regions.
Ukraine said its drones hit 20 Russian vessels, including 17 oil tankers, in the Black Sea overnight.
Separately, a major government reshuffle is now under way in Ukraine, with the country's prime minister and defence minister both resigning.
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