Russia Strikes Odesa, Killing Three; Ukraine Targets Russian Vessels as von der Leyen Arrives in Kyiv

Russia carried out a strike on the port city of Odesa in Ukraine, killing three individuals, according to a local official. The attack occurred as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv for defence talks. Ukraine claimed it struck 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea, including gas tankers, during the same period. The strike on Odesa marked a significant escalation in the conflict, with both sides reporting military actions in the Black Sea. No sources provided conflicting accounts on the number of casualties or the specifics of the Ukrainian strikes.