Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky announced that no vessels have been able to enter Ukrainian ports since July 22, a claim supported by TASS data indicating a complete halt to shipping traffic in the Greater Odessa region.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported continued overnight strikes on Ukrainian ports and military facilities in the Odessa Region on July 22. Targets included a Neptune missile system battery in Kovalevka, port infrastructure in Odessa, a Nova Post logistics center, and two marine vessels carrying military cargoes to Odessa and Chernomorsk.
Ukraine launched over 400 drones at Moscow, hitting industrial sites and an oil depot, while Russia continued ballistic missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, causing multiple casualties. Cross-border strikes also led to deaths in Belgorod and on a cargo vessel near Odesa, as Ukraine's military commander Syrskyi faces potential dismissal.
US aims to deter Russia and China, while global tensions rise with various geopolitical events across Ukraine, Iran, North Korea, and more.
