Ukraine announces shooting down several missiles and drones over Odessa

Ukraine has intercepted a group of Russian missiles and drones targeting Odessa, according to an announcement by its army on Monday, in the latest episode of a series of attacks in the southern region overlooking the Black Sea.

A statement from the Southern Operational Command on Telegram indicated that "the enemy attacked the Odessa region three times during the night, using a total of 15 assault drones and eight sea-based Caliber missiles."