Russian Missiles Hit Odesa, Kill 8, as Peace Envoys Fly to U.S.

A Russian missile attack struck the port city of Odesa in southern Ukraine early Saturday, killing at least eight people and wounding 27 others. Ukraine’s Emergency Service reported the casualties, stating the strike targeted port infrastructure. The attack occurred as Russian diplomats prepared to travel to Miami, Florida, for planned talks with U.S. negotiators. These discussions aim to find a way to end the war in Ukraine. The timing highlights the contrast between ongoing battlefield violence and diplomatic efforts to stop the conflict.