Missile Strike Hits Chornomorsk Port, Causes Oil Leak

A Russian ballistic missile has hit the port infrastructure of Chornomorsk, Ukraine, injuring one person and causing significant damage. The strike affected a pier hosting a Maltese-flagged ship and led to an oil leak, according to Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba.

A Russian ballistic missile struck the port infrastructure in the southern Ukrainian city of Chornomorsk, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba announced on Thursday.

Using the Telegram app to communicate, he revealed that the attack wounded one person and caused damage to a pier where a Maltese-flagged ship was preparing to set sail.

Kuleba also noted that three containers were damaged and that an oil leak had resulted from the attack.

(With inputs from agencies.)