Russian Airstrikes Pound Odesa as Moscow Escalates Offensive in Ukraine

Russia conducted high-profile strikes throughout this strategic port city in southern Ukraine, damaging infrastructure and killing civilians.
The airstrikes, carried out with cruise missles, represent a serious escalation in Russia's months-long war against its neighbor.
Russia's bombardment of Ukraine's major cities shows an increasing disregard for civilian life and international law.
The strikes came mere hours after Russia and Ukraine concluded another round of ceasefire talks with no progress.
There are fears Russia's intensifying campaign could lead to a protracted conflict that causes tremendous loss of life and geopolitical instability.