Russia Deploys Aerial Bomb Against Odesa for First Time
During a massive overnight missile and drone offensive, Russian forces reportedly utilized a heavy aerial bomb against the port city of Odesa for the first time in the conflict. The strike targeted infrastructure within the city, marking a tactical shift in Russia's bombardment strategy. This escalation occurred as EU defense ministers met in Dublin to discuss bolstering Ukraine's air defenses against Russia's sustained campaign to destabilize European security.