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The Russian army attacked the command headquarters of the southern group of the Ukrainian army, in the port of Odesa, the Russian Defense Ministry reported, according to Reuters.
“The headquarters of the operational command of the southern organization of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was attacked by operational and tactical aviation, missile forces and artillery,” the ministry said.
He gave no additional details about the attack, but said Russian forces were in positions along the entire front line.
Ukrainian prosecutors said residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were destroyed in Odesa in an overnight attack, while the Southern Military Command said administrative and residential buildings, as well as medical and educational facilities were targeted.
These claims have yet to be independently verified via The Guardian.
Russia, which has recently made a series of tactical advances, is expected to launch a summer offensive and is reportedly mobilizing another 100,000 troops to fight.
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