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Russia Strikes Odesa Ports and Romania Border Crossing

Russia attacked parts of Ukraine’s Odesa region overnight.

The targets included ports and a ferry border crossing with Romania.

The crossing at Orlivka was damaged and temporarily closed to people and vehicles.

Ukrainian officials also reported damage to energy infrastructure.

A fire at a residential building injured one person.

Ukraine says the attacks are making it harder to move goods for export.

Ukraine’s seaports have been heavily affected, so more cargo is being sent by river and rail.

Ukrainian railways said it was increasing grain deliveries to Danube ports.

Key facts

Reported casualties: One person was hurt in a fire at a residential building.
Border crossing: The Orlivka ferry checkpoint was damaged and temporarily suspended processing people and vehicles.
Infrastructure targeted: Port, export, energy, and border-crossing infrastructure were reported damaged or targeted.
Location: Odesa region, southern Ukraine, near the Romanian border.
August air-raid alerts: The Odesa region experienced more than 300 alerts lasting a combined 238 hours.
Export rerouting: Cargo has been diverted toward Danube river ports and railway crossings on Ukraine’s western border.

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