Russia Hits Odesa Port With Massive Drone-Missile Barrage; Zelenskyy Cites Food Security Threat

Russian forces struck 22 sites across Odesa overnight on August 9, 2026, using over 200 Shahed drones plus ballistic, antiship, and anti-radar missiles. Port and energy facilities were damaged. President Zelenskyy accused Russia of attacking global food security, noting Odesa's role in grain exports. Attacks on the port killed 28 people in July alone.