News
Russia hits port of Odessa, cuts off fuel supply
Russian forces bombed the port city of Odessa in Ukraine on Sunday to cut off source of fuel supply to Ukrainian forces. The explosion generated thick smoke from several areas on the Black Sea port. Russia had carried out the air strikes at about 6.00am (0300 GMT) on Sunday.
Ukrainian forces, however, state nobody was killed in the air strikes.
The defence ministry of Russia, confirming the air strikes, explained that “high-precision sea and air-based missiles destroyed an oil refinery and three storage facilities for fuel and lubricants.” The authorities said that the targets were supplying fuel to Ukrainian army.
an adviser to the Ukrainian interior minister, Anton Herashchenko, narrated that “Fires were reported in some areas,” adding that “some of the missiles were shot down by air defence.”
Russia has commenced withdrawal process after reaching some agreements with Ukraine during negotiations.
-
Business6 days agoCBN targets $12bn annual Diaspora inflows to boost FX liquidity
-
Business6 days agoSEC launches nationwide campaign to help investors recover unclaimed dividends
-
Business5 days agoNigerian AI researcher champions ethical artificial intelligence at COPA AI 2026 summit in Wales
-
Latest1 week agoKwankwaso calls for renewed North–South-East Political alliance ahead of 2027
-
Business6 days agoCBN launches real-time FX tracker for BDCs, tightens oversight of FX market
-
Business6 days agoFood prices now biggest threat to inflation, beyond CBN’s reach – Analysts
-
Football4 days agoMessi calls Lamine Yamal World Cup final clash ‘Crazy’ after viral baby photo resurfaces
-
Politics1 week agoAppeal Court reserves judgment in case seeking deregistration of ADC, four other political parties