Russia Reportedly Uses Aerial Bomb Against Odesa for First Time Amid Massive Missile and Drone Attack
Russia reportedly escalates its aerial attacks on Ukraine's Odesa with a new type of bomb
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What happened
Russia reportedly struck the Ukrainian port city of Odesa with a KAB guided bomb for the first time. This was part of a broader attack that also targeted a cargo vessel in the port of Pivdennyi. The strike on Odesa reportedly damaged infrastructure, including a Nova Poshta terminal.
The attack was part of a larger barrage that included missiles and drones. The use of a KAB guided bomb in Odesa is a new development in the conflict. The bomb is a precision-guided munition, which could indicate a shift in Russia's tactics.
The current state of the conflict in Odesa is unclear, as is the extent of the damage caused by the attack.
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Who reported it (7)
- Russia Claims Strike on Ukrainian Shipment Terminal The Moscow Times · 1d ago
- Russia struck a cargo vessel at the Ukrainian port of Pivdennyi, Russian Defence Ministry says Newsquawk · 1d ago
- RUSSIA HIT CARGO VESSEL IN UKRAINE'S PORT OF PIVDENNYI news.cgtn.com · 1d ago
- Russia Reportedly Strikes Odesa With KAB Guided Bombs for First Time Kyiv Post · 1d ago
- Russian forces strike Nova Poshta terminal in Odesa Ukrinform · 1d ago
- Russian Attacks Damage Infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa, Official Says U.S. News & World Report · 1d ago
- Russia Reportedly Uses Aerial Bomb Against Odesa for First Time Amid Massive Missile and Drone Attack UNITED24 Media · 1d ago
Questions people are asking
What type of bomb was used in the attack on Odesa?
Russia reportedly used a KAB guided bomb, a precision-guided munition.
What other targets were hit in the attack?
In addition to Odesa, a cargo vessel in the port of Pivdennyi was also struck. A Nova Poshta terminal in Odesa was damaged.
What other weapons were used in the attack?
The attack on Odesa included missiles and drones in addition to the KAB guided bomb.
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