Russia Strikes Odesa During Visit by Zelensky and Greek Leader

There have been multiple reports of a Russian missile strike in Odesa, Ukraine, during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The exact proximity of the leaders to the explosion is unclear, but it occurred near their location. Witnesses reported hearing sirens and explosions, and five people were killed in the attack according to various reports from Ukrainian authorities and the BBC. Zelensky accused Russia of not caring who they target with their attacks. Mitsotakis also recounted the experience of hearing the blast while his delegation was getting into their vehicles. Russian officials have made no immediate comment on the incident. There have also been reports of Ukraine stepping up its own attacks behind Russian lines, resulting in the apparent killing of a Russian election official.