Kiev: Russia fires in the city of Odessa, Ukraine’s largest port on the Black Sea. Heavy airstrikes on Sunday came after Ukraine accused Russian forces of tightening control over the southern region off Kiev.
The bomber struck shortly after noon in an industrial area near the port of Odessa. Some missiles were defused but others landed at strategically important centers. Russia claims to have destroyed an oil refinery used by Ukrainian forces. All three oil storage facilities were reduced to ashes. The crowd did not know. Odessa is the headquarters of the Ukrainian Navy.
There have been reports of Russian troops withdrawing from the northern region, including the capital, Kiev. However, there are indications that the withdrawal is aimed at completing control in the southern region. Ukraine claims full control of the capital after Russia’s withdrawal from Kiev’s territory.
Deputy Defense Minister Ganna Malier announced on Facebook that the cities of Irpin, Bucha, Hostomel and the Kiev region had been liberated from Russian control. Since the beginning of the Russian occupation on February 24, there has been widespread destruction in all three cities. Many civilians were also killed. The mayor said the bodies of 280 people were buried in a pit in Bucha and the streets of the town were littered with dead bodies.