Russian forces conducted group strikes on Odessa, targeting military cargo infrastructure and UAV production facilities. Danish shipping company Maersk subsequently suspended services through Chernomorsk port due to heightened risks.
Russian forces have officially struck 28 vessels at Ukrainian ports and at sea, carrying military cargoes and fuel for the Ukrainian armed forces, since July 11. These strikes, based on Russian Defense Ministry data, targeted ports like Chernomorsk, Nikolayev, Yuzhny, and Odessa, as well as vessels at sea.
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed its Geran-4 Seeker drones struck five vessels, including dry cargo and bulk carriers, in the Black Sea and Chernomorsk port on July 22, alleging they were used for Ukrainian military cargo.
Two US Air Force C-17 cargo planes with tail numbers 088204 and 055140 arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport on Friday and Saturday, sparking speculation that preparations for President Trump's anticipated visit to China in two weeks are underway. Two more C-17s were reported en route. The heavy-lifters are typically used to transport presidential motorcade vehicles including the armored limousine 'The Beast'.
