Russian Strike on Odesa Port Infrastructure Kills Five Merchant Sailors
A Russian long-range drone strike on port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region set fire to a docked merchant vessel carrying fertilizer under the Togo flag. The attack killed five crew members and wounded ten others. The incident occurred as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with European leaders in Paris to form a new coalition for shared ballistic missile defense, citing the unique experience gained from four years of defending against Russian aggression.
Date: July 13, 2026
Location: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 5
Source: Associated Press