General · 17 April 2026
Russian drones strike Izmail port, damage infrastructure
Damage to key transport links raises concerns about potential disruptions to supplies and trade routes. Overnight on April 17, Russian forces launched drones and a missile at Ukraine, hitting the Danube port of Izmail and other sites, officials said. Ukraine’s air force reported 172 drones fired, with 147 stopped, while strikes hit eight locations including homes and a protected nature area.
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