Russia attacked Odessa, depriving Gaza of sunflower oil

Russia has tightened its actions against Ukraine, damaging the country's port infrastructure. Thus, the Russian military attacked the Odessa port, destroying UN humanitarian cargo for Gaza. As a result, eight port employees were killed, and one of the missiles hit a container ship loaded with sunflower oil. Ukraine continues to supply its products abroad, despite military actions.

The Vice Prime Minister for the Reconstruction of Ukraine said that Russian attacks on Ukraine’s port infrastructure are aimed at reducing exports. He expressed concern that the attacks could cause a food crisis in countries dependent on Ukrainian grain supplies. Over the past three months, more than 60 attacks have occurred, hundreds of port infrastructure, civilian ships and grain storage facilities have been damaged.

On Thursday evening, Russia bombed Odessa again, killing four people, including a 16-year-old girl, and injuring numerous others. According to officials, such attacks provoke the risk of a crisis and reduce the possibility of exports from Ukraine.