Key facts
- President Zelensky is considering replacing Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
- Ukraine claims to have struck 105 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov campaign.
- A Russian strike on a cargo ship in Odesa killed five people.
- The former commander of Ukraine's 155th Brigade was detained in a kidnapping and murder case.
- A Russian drone crashed in Moldova during an overnight attack.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly considering replacing Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a move that could prove controversial given Fedorov's popularity and perceived competence. The decision comes as Ukraine continues its military operations against Russia.
In the Sea of Azov, Ukrainian forces reportedly struck 15 Russian vessels overnight, bringing the total number of ships hit in the ongoing campaign to 105. Commander Robert Brovdi stated that the targets included tankers, cargo ships, a ferry, and tugboats, impacting Russia's maritime logistics. Brovdi also claimed strikes on energy infrastructure and air defense assets in occupied Crimea.
Separately, the former commander of Ukraine's 155th Brigade, Stanislav Luchanov, has been detained in Kyiv in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of two civilians. President Zelensky confirmed the detention of servicemen and former members of the brigade.
In Odesa, a Russian strike on a civilian cargo ship killed five people, including three foreign crew members, and injured 10. Officials condemned the attack, highlighting threats to international navigation and global food security. This incident occurred amid a broader wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine that injured at least 57 people. A Russian drone also crashed in neighboring Moldova during the overnight assault.