The Russian Defence Ministry has reported that its military had continued “vengeance strikes” against Ukraine’s Odesa last night, as per the agency’s statement.

“Last night, the Armed Forces of Russia continued executing vengeance strikes, using high precision seaborne and airborne weapons against facilities producing and storing unmanned boats in Odesa and [Chornomorsk],” the press release reads.

The statement also says “facilities of fuel infrastructure and arms warehouses” were destroyed in the vicinity of Mykolaiv.

A man, 21, was killed in the recent attack on Odesa, and eight more people were injured. One more person was killed in Mykolaiv, also following Russian strikes, and at least 19 were injured.

The attacks also damaged the Chinese consulate in Odesa, says local governor Oleh Kiper.

Ukraine’s Air Force says Russia used 19 cruise missiles and 19 kamikaze drones against Ukraine overnight. Ukraine managed to destroy 5 cruise missiles and 13 UAVs.

The city of Odesa has suffered attacks for three nights consecutively. At least 10 people were injured during the previous attack. Moreover, the strike destroyed 60,000 tonnes of grain waiting to be transported to China.

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