BREAKING NEWS: Death toll rises to five after Russian drone strike on vessel in Odesa, 10 injured

13.07.2026 18:00

The bodies of two more sailors were discovered while firefighters were extinguishing a blaze on a vessel attacked by Russian forces in Odesa earlier on Monday.

Head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration Oleh Kiper announced the update, according to Ukrinform.

“Unfortunately, during efforts to extinguish the fire on the commercial vessel attacked by a Russian drone, the bodies of two more victims were found. As a result, the death toll from the enemy attack has risen to five,” Kiper said in a statement.

He added that 10 people were injured.

All those killed and wounded were members of the crew of the ship targeted in the Russian attack.

“This strike is another act of terror by the aggressor state, aimed against global food security and civilian shipping. Those responsible will undoubtedly be brought to justice,” Kiper said.

Earlier reports said that Russian attacks on the Odesa region had damaged port infrastructure.