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Zelenskyy and his Staff discuss how to retaliate against Russia for attacking Odesa and grain infrastructure

Monday, 24 July 2023, 19:58
Zelenskyy and his Staff discuss how to retaliate against Russia for attacking Odesa and grain infrastructure

Supreme Commander-in-Chief and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has held a meeting to discuss, among other things, the response to Russia's "barbaric attacks" on grain infrastructure and cultural heritage of Ukraine.

Source: Zelenskyy on Telegram

Details: Zelenskyy said the attendees of the meeting had also discussed the current situation at the front and the planning of Ukraine's offensive and defensive actions.

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In addition, the issue of unblocking the Black Sea and the grain corridor was raised. 

Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi, commanders Oleksandr Syrskyi and Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, Defence Intelligence Chief Kyrylo Budanov and Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov reported during the meeting.

Quote from Zelenskyy: "The results will be hard to miss."

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Background: 

  • On the night of 22-23 July, the Russians fired 19 missiles of various types at Odesa Oblast, including five Oniks missiles. Air defence forces shot down nine missiles.
  • Early reports show that the attack damaged 61 buildings in the city, including 28 architectural landmarks.
  • Air defence forces shot down three Shahed drones over Odesa Oblast on the night of 23-24 July. A grain warehouse was destroyed and four people reportedly injured as a result of the strikes.

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