Missile event in Odesa, Port Yuzhnyi area, Ukraine on Wed 12th August 2026

12th August 2026

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2 Russian Kh-59/69 cruise missiles are flying to Yuzhnyi Port, Odesa Oblast.

Russian forces attack port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast.

Russian forces attacked port infrastructure in the Izmail district in Odesa Oblast on the night of 12-13 August, causing a fire.

Source: Izmail District Military Administration

Quote: "The enemy struck port infrastructure. The attack caused damage and a fire broke out."

Details: Izmail District Military Administration did not provide details on the extent of the fire or damage, but said that "State Emergency Service units are working to deal with the aftermath".

After 01:00, Ukraine's Air Force reported that groups of Russian drones were operating in the south of Odesa Oblast and another group of drones was heading towards Izmail.

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Odesa ( Port Yuzhnyi area )

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