Russia Claims Capture of Eight Ukrainian Towns, Strikes Odesa Port Facilities

Russian forces have intensified strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure and maritime vessels in the Black Sea, specifically targeting cargo ships and logistics centers near Odesa and Chornomorsk. Russia claims these vessels and facilities are involved in transporting military supplies, a claim that remains largely unverified by independent sources. The strikes represent a continuation and escalation of Russia's campaign to disrupt Ukrainian maritime logistics and export capacity.