Enemy ballistic missile attack on Odesa port: four people killed, civilian vessel and infrastructure damaged. PHOTO
Yesterday, 11 March 2025, in the evening, Russia attacked the port in Odesa. A ballistic missile damaged the Barbados-flagged MJ PINA.
This was announced in the telegram channel of the Vice Prime Minister for Reconstruction - Minister of Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine Oleksii Kuleba, Censor.NET reports.
"Unfortunately, four people died - citizens of Syria. The youngest victim was 18, the oldest was 24 years old. Two more people were injured - a Ukrainian and a Syrian. They are being provided with the necessary assistance," the statement said.
It is also noted that at the time of the attack, the ship was loading wheat for export to Algeria. It was a completely civilian vessel.
In addition, another vessel, berths, and grain storage facilities were damaged.
"Russia is attacking Ukraine's infrastructure, including ports that are involved in ensuring the world's food security.
It is important that the port infrastructure is protected from terror and that free and safe navigation is guaranteed. We must continue to strengthen our counter-terrorism defence, use the power of arms and the power of diplomacy to achieve lasting peace and security," Kuleba said.
