russia has once again attacked the port infrastructure of Odesa region. Two drivers were injured as a result of the attack, and the operation of the checkpoint was interrupted. This was reported by Oleksii Kuleba, Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine, Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine.
“russia continues to wage war against grain and global food security. Last night the enemy once again attacked the port and border infrastructure of Odesa region. Two drivers waiting to cross the border were injured in the attack. One of them is a Turkish citizen. Both are hospitalized and receiving medical care. Also, 6 trucks, grain storage facilities and administrative buildings of the Orlivka checkpoint with Romania, which operates as a crossing point on the Danube, were damaged,” said Oleksii Kuleba.
According to the Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine - Minister of Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine, the border control operations at the checkpoint have been suspended and will resume only after the situation stabilizes. Truck and bus drivers will be notified of the reopening of the border crossing point via the eCherha system.
It is worth noting that this is the fourth attack on the Orlivka crossing point during the war, and the enemy had tried to destroy the crossing point three times last year.