Russian missile strikes hit the Ukrainian city of Odesa on Friday, injuring four people and causing damage to port and civilian infrastructure. The attack, which involved Iskandar-M ballistic missiles, also targeted a civilian ship flying the Antiguan flag. Odesa and other southern parts of Ukraine have been frequent targets of Russian missile and drone attacks. The ongoing conflict has resulted in a high number of casualties, with over 70,000 Russian military personnel reported killed, according to Mediazona. However, the Ukrainian general staff claims that Russia has lost more than 639,000 troops since the start of its invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy is set to visit Washington next Thursday for talks with US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. During the discussions, Zelenskyy is expected to push for permission to use Western-provided weaponry to target Russia more effectively. US officials have requested Ukraine to clarify its combat objectives before allowing the use of long-range weapons. The situation in Ukraine remains tense, with ongoing violence and destruction plaguing the region. The world continues to watch as the conflict unfolds, with hopes for a peaceful resolution to the crisis growing ever dimmer.
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