Ukraine downs 32 out of 44 drones launched by Russia overnight.

By Martin Fornusek, KYIV Ukraine

Ukrainian forces shot down 32 out of 44 Shahed kamikaze drones launched by Russia overnight mainly against ports in Odesa Oblast, the Air Force reported on 13.

Russia launched its drones from three directions – Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Krasnodar Krai, Chauda in Crimea, and Kursk, against both Odesa Oblast and Sumy Oblast.

While 32 out of 44 drones have been downed, the strike against the Danube River ports damaged civilian infrastructure and started a fire at a truck parking lot, injuring seven people, the Southern Operational Command reported.

The fire has been extinguished and the injured victims have been provided with medical assistance. According to Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper, at least three of them are in serious condition.

Russia escalated its strikes against southern Ukraine following Moscow's unilateral termination of the grain deal, targeting mainly ports, grain stockpiles, and agricultural infrastructure.

The Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported earlier this morning that three Shaheds have been destroyed over its territory.