Russian Missile Strike Damages Odesa World Heritage Site, Injures Seven

The attack on Ukraine's historic port city targeted civilian buildings, prompting renewed calls for stronger air defenses.

Russian missiles struck the historic center of Odesa, a UNESCO World Heritage site, damaging notable landmarks including the 19th-century Hotel Bristol and the Odesa Philharmonic concert hall.
Seven people were injured in the attack, including Norwegian diplomats who were in the area at the time, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Zelensky described the strike as a deliberate attack on civilian infrastructure and emphasized the urgent need for enhanced air defense systems in Ukraine.
Ukraine's military reported destroying a Russian command post in the Kursk region and claimed North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in the area have been withdrawn after suffering heavy losses.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that his administration is engaged in serious discussions with Russia and hinted at potential significant actions toward ending the war, though he provided no specific details.