Ukraine unleashes more than 400 drones near Moscow in one of war's biggest attacks

Russia attacked the southern city of Odesa, killing three people. This attack followed a large-scale drone strike on Moscow, reportedly involving 400 drones, which itself was a response to a significant attack on Kyiv over the weekend. These ongoing strikes on shipping routes in the Black Sea are raising concerns about global grain supply, as both Russia and Ukraine are major exporters. Ukraine has lost approximately one-third of its grain export capacity via Black Sea ports due to these attacks. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is informing international bodies and partners about the attacks and seeking an international monitoring mission to document Russia's actions.

Russian cruise missile strikes on a cargo ship off the coast of Odesa have resulted in 10 fatalities. The Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessel, the Golden Leo, caught fire after being hit on Sunday. A search and rescue operation confirmed nine crew members and one pilot were killed. This incident marks the deadliest attack of its kind on cargo ships in the Black Sea. The Odesa region has experienced intensified Russian attacks in July, with local authorities reporting 28 deaths from strikes in the region this month alone. These attacks target foreign-flagged ships that are crucial for Ukraine's maritime export corridor.

A Russian strike on a ship near Odesa killed at least 10 people, including crew members from India and Syria, after Russia launched a significant barrage of ballistic missiles at Kyiv. The ship, flagged by Guinea-Bissau, was carrying corn. In retaliation, Ukraine launched hundreds of drones towards Moscow and its surrounding region, causing damage to buildings and wounding at least 10 people. Russian officials reported intercepting most of the drones. This escalation follows Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine, particularly using ballistic missiles, amid Ukraine's reported shortage of Patriot interceptor munitions. The Odesa region has experienced daily shelling throughout July.

Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks of the war overnight, targeting an oil depot and logistics facilities in the Moscow region, over 250 miles from the Ukrainian border. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported over 400 drones were launched, with Russia's Defense Ministry claiming to have intercepted 381 across various regions. At least 10 people were wounded in the Moscow region, including three Chinese nationals. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the strikes, stating they were a response to Russian attacks and aimed at disrupting Russian supply lines and revenue. This operation follows a major Russian missile attack on Kyiv and a strike on a cargo ship in the Black Sea.