One person has been killed and civilian infrastructure has been damaged in a Russian drone attack on the city of Odesa. Source: Oleh Kiper, Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Kiper: "Last night,

Russian's transport minister was found dead hours after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, in what officials said was an apparent suicide.

Russia launched 597 drones and 26 missiles in an overnight attack on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

A Russian missile strike on the port of Odesa resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left six others injured, Ukrainian Communities and Territories Development Minister Oleksii Kuleba reported on Telegram on July 3.

Ukraine has set a budget of $436m ($510m) to rebuild its maritime sector following Russian drone and missile attacks on ships and port infrastructure.

A Russian missile and drone strike on Odesa on July 3 damaged the building of the Chinese Consulate General, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on July 4.

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that following the Russian attack, a component of an UAV manufactured in China was found in Kyiv, while the Chinese Consulate General in Odesa sustained damage.

Russia conducted drone strikes on Odesa and Kharkiv, resulting in two fatalities and injuries to dozens, including children.

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