Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Military Command Center in Odesa
In a recent development, Russia’s Defense Ministry has announced a strike on the Ukrainian military’s southern operational command center. The strike targeted Ukraine’s ‘South’ operational command headquarters, according to the Defense Ministry’s daily briefing.
The affected command center, based in the port city of Odesa, reported a deadly missile attack that claimed at least three lives. The strike resulted in the destruction of administrative and residential buildings, as well as medical and educational institutions, as detailed on the command center’s Facebook page.
Russia maintains that its operations target military sites exclusively as part of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. However, civilian casualties continue to rise, contradicting Russia’s claims. Independent verification of battlefield accounts remains challenging amidst the ongoing conflict.
In related news, The Moscow Times, an independent news source, faces challenges following being labeled a “foreign agent” by the Russian government.
