Russian missile strike in Odessa leaves at least 14 dead and 46 injured. The town hall declared a day of mourning on Saturday following the attack.

Russia has increased attacks on the city and its port, a crucial platform for Ukrainian grain exports via a maritime corridor. Moscow and kyiv also reported civilians killed in mutual artillery and drone attacks during the night in the Russian region of Belgorod, bordering Ukraine. The commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armies, Oleksandr Syrsky, declared on Telegram that Russia had “concentrated its main efforts” around Avdiïvka.