Russian forces struck four dry cargo ships and fuel tanks and warehouses in the Odesa City Port.
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The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed Russian forces struck four dry cargo ships and fuel tanks and warehouses in the Odesa City Port.
Russian forces again attacked civilian infrastructure in Odesa Oblast on Sunday 16 August, injuring another five people.
The monument to Duke de Richelieu was encased in sandbags at the start of Russia's full-scale invasion to shield it from shelling.
Oleh Zviahin called for the sandbags to be removed due to deterioration caused by the weight and effect on the bronze.
The sandbags came down on August 16 and an initial visual inspection found the sculpture in satisfactory condition.
Russia attacked Odesa with a drone on Aug. 16, targeting a postal facility and injuring four people.
Russian forces launched a drone strike against the outskirts of Odesa on Sunday, Aug. 16, hitting a Nova Poshta logistics facility and injuring four people.
Russians attacked a hypermarket in the outskirts of Odesa, resulting in injuries.
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