Russian forces have attacked the command headquarters of the Ukrainian army’s southern grouping in Odesa, the Kremlin has said.
The attack was carried out using Russian air force missiles and artillery, according to Moscow’s defence ministry.
“The headquarters of the operational command of the southern grouping of the armed forces of Ukraine was struck by operational and tactical aviation, missile forces and artillery,” said the ministry.
It gave no further details about the attack on the port city facility, but said that Russian forces were fortifying their defence across the entire front line.
Kyiv’s southern military command said administrative and residential buildings, as well as medical and educational institutions, were also damaged in the strike.
Odesa, and in particular its port, has been a frequent target by Russian forces throughout the war.
It comes as Russia ordered more weapons to Ukraine as its generals hope to break through Ukraine’s frontlines.
“To maintain the required pace of the offensive… it is necessary to increase the volume and quality of weapons and military equipment supplied to the troops, primarily weapons,” Sergei Shoigu, the defence minister, said.
