Ukraine’s Defence Forces deny Russian strike on Odesa was instigated by Zelenskyy’s visit
Pravda Ukraine
Nataliia Humeniuk, Head of the Joint Press Centre for Defence Forces of Ukraine’s South, has denied that the 6 March strike on Odesa was related to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit.
Source: Nataliia Humeniuk, Head of the Joint Press Centre for Defence Forces of Ukraine’s South, on the air of Donbas Realii (Donbass Realities)
Quote: “What is happening is that Russia is a terrorist, and it is clear that it will continue to attack port infrastructure. Thus, a missile strike was launched on Odesa, presumably using ballistic weapons, and one of the port infrastructure buildings was hit. However, this has nothing to do with a specific visit. This is due to the enemy’s methodical terror campaign.”
Details: Humeniuk also recalled that Russia attacked Odesa’s infrastructure before, during, and after the grain deal.
Background:
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he saw the Russian attack on Odesa on the morning of 6 March, as he was in the city with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the time. He is also aware of the casualties of the attack.
- At 10:41, an air-raid warning was issued in Odesa Oblast, followed by the sound of a powerful explosion. At 10:45, Ukraine’s Air Force reported a threat of ballistic weapons in areas where the air-raid warning had been issued.
- The Russian strike on Odesa’s port infrastructure on 6 March is known to have killed five people.
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