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In Photos: At least 21 injured, 2 killed in third night of air raids

Updated On: 21 July, 2023 12:04 PM IST | Editor

A third night of Russian air attacks pounded Ukraine’s southern cities, including Odesa, where at least two people were killed, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday. Russia’s attacks on southern Ukraine have become more intense this week, after President Vladimir Putin pulled Russia out of a wartime deal that allowed Ukraine to send grain to countries facing the threat of hunger. All pictures: AFP

A third night of Russian air attacks pounded Ukraine’s southern cities, including Odesa, where at least two people were killed, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday. Russia’s attacks on southern Ukraine have become more intense this week, after President Vladimir Putin pulled Russia out of a wartime deal that allowed Ukraine to send grain to countries facing the threat of hunger. All pictures: AFP

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A third night of Russian air attacks pounded Ukraine’s southern cities, including Odesa, where at least two people were killed, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday. Russia’s attacks on southern Ukraine have become more intense this week, after President Vladimir Putin pulled Russia out of a wartime deal that allowed Ukraine to send grain to countries facing the threat of hunger. All pictures: AFP

The attack destroyed at least 60,000 tonnes of grain. Moscow had also vowed “retribution” earlier this week for an attack that damaged a crucial bridge between Russia and the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula. Russian officials blamed that strike on Ukraine.

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The attack destroyed at least 60,000 tonnes of grain. Moscow had also vowed “retribution” earlier this week for an attack that damaged a crucial bridge between Russia and the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula. Russian officials blamed that strike on Ukraine.

Odesa Governor Oleh Kiper said Ukrainian air defences destroyed all of the 12 Iranian-made Shahed drones and two Kalibr missiles that targeted Odesa.

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Odesa Governor Oleh Kiper said Ukrainian air defences destroyed all of the 12 Iranian-made Shahed drones and two Kalibr missiles that targeted Odesa.

The US has warned that the Russian military is preparing for possible attacks on civilian shipping vessels in the Black Sea. information indicates that Russia laid additional sea mines along routes to Ukrainian.

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The US has warned that the Russian military is preparing for possible attacks on civilian shipping vessels in the Black Sea. information indicates that Russia laid additional sea mines along routes to Ukrainian.

The Pentagon has announced a new $1.3 billion long-term package of military aid to Ukraine, including four air defense systems and an undisclosed number of Phoenix Ghost and Switchblade drones.

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The Pentagon has announced a new $1.3 billion long-term package of military aid to Ukraine, including four air defense systems and an undisclosed number of Phoenix Ghost and Switchblade drones.

Mercenaries from Russia’s military company Wagner on Thursday launched joint drills with the Belarusian military near the border with Poland to help “make the Belarusian army the world’s second strongest.”

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Mercenaries from Russia’s military company Wagner on Thursday launched joint drills with the Belarusian military near the border with Poland to help “make the Belarusian army the world’s second strongest.”

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