Russian strike kills three in Odesa as von der Leyen visits Ukraine
Russia struck the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, killing three people, on the same day European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv to announce new defence initiatives. Overnight, Ukraine said it had struck 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea, including gas tankers.
Russia's strike on the Black Sea port city of Odesa killed three people, local officials said, with the attack coinciding with the arrival of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv to announce new defence initiatives.
In the hours following the strike, Ukraine said it had hit 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea overnight, including gas tankers. The exchange underscores how the war's maritime front remains highly active even as diplomatic efforts continue elsewhere.
Von der Leyen's visit is aimed at reinforcing the European Union's commitment to Ukraine's military support. EU leaders have moved to deepen defence-industry cooperation as the war drags on, with the Odesa strike serving as a stark backdrop to those talks.
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