Russia targets Danube port after one of Ukraine’s largest aerial attacks of the war
- Posted on August 17, 2026
- By CNBC
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Following a significant Ukrainian drone offensive targeting Moscow, Russian forces retaliated by attacking critical maritime infrastructure in the Odesa region. The assault resulted in damage to a civilian cargo vessel flying a Togo flag positioned near Izmail port. This escalation reflects the intensifying air campaign between both nations, with particular focus on disrupting commercial shipping and strategic port facilities along Ukraine's southern coastline.
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