Russian troops attacked Odesa’s port infrastructure with ballistic missiles, one of which hit a civilian Palau-flagged vessel. A 60-year-old Ukrainian man was killed and five foreign citizens were injured. Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration, writes on Telegram

“The enemy launched ballistic missiles towards Odesa. The aggressor’s target was port infrastructure. The enemy fired a ballistic missile on a civilian ship flying the Palau flag. A 60-year-old Ukrainian who worked for a private cargo handling company was killed.

In addition, 5 foreign nationals were injured. Four of them are in a moderate condition, and one has minor injuries. They are currently receiving the necessary medical treatment”, - he added.

According to Odesa Oblast Military Administration, this is the second time in recent days that a civilian vessel has been attacked at Odesa Oblast ports.