Southern Defense Forces: The Russian forces launched a missile strike on the Odessa region

"In the morning, the Russian forces launched a missile strike on the Odessa region," reported by the Southern Defense Forces

From a tactical aviation aircraft approaching from the Black Sea waters, the Russians launched an X-31 missile, which landed in a field outside a populated area. There were no casualties or damage to infrastructure.

In the operational zone of the Southern Defense Forces, systematic counter-battery combat continues. The Russian forces remains intent on dislodging Ukrainian units from their positions on the left bank of the Dnieper. During the day, they attempted three assaults without armored support. Suffering losses, they withdrew to their initial positions.

Ukrainian forces continue to hold their positions, working to expand the foothold. The Russians persist in and intensify aerial reconnaissance, pressuring with artillery shelling, and employing various types of combat drones.

Only one Russian ship remains on combat duty in the coastal waters, specifically in the Sea of Azov. In the Black Sea, there is no activity; missile carriers have not left their bases for over two and a half weeks.

During the combat day, the Russian forces struck with a guided aviation missile of the X-59 type in the Kherson region and a guided anti-aircraft missile S-300 in the Kirovograd region. There were no civilian casualties.

Without ceasing the terror of the population in the front-line territories of Kherson, the Russian forces launched 30 FPV drones, 9 combat UAVs 'Lancet,' and dropped 23 fragmentation munitions from UAVs of various modifications from the left bank. As a result of the use of FPV drones and explosive munitions, an administrative building and two private houses were damaged.

The Russian forces shelled Kherson 7 times, 3 times each in Antonivka and Stanislaviv, and twice in Zolota Balka. Additionally, Mykhailivka, Shiroka Balka, and Kizomys in Kherson were also under enemy shelling. As a result of the Russia's actions during artillery shelling, five civilians were injured. Multistory buildings, private houses, administrative buildings, shops, civilian vehicles, garages, and gas pipelines were damaged.

The defense forces continue to deliver fire strikes on Russian locations, fire positions, and rear areas. During the day, it was confirmed that the Russian army on the left bank reduced its numbers by:

• 62 militants;
• 1 Grad multiple rocket launcher system;
• 4 cannons;
• 3 mortars;
• 14 units of automotive equipment;
• 2 antennas;
• 4 boats.

The Russian ammunition load for the MSTA-B howitzer was destroyed.