Russian Missile Strike on Civilian Ship in Ukrainian Port Raises Tensions in Russia-Ukraine War

A Russian anti-radar missile, likely targeting Ukrainian military radars, hit a civilian cargo ship in Ukraine's Pivdennyi port, killing a harbor pilot and injuring several others. The British Ministry of Defense stated that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is straining its military resources, potentially requiring the reallocation of surface-to-air missile systems. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy discussed the conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine's maritime export corridors with the president of Indonesia. In eastern Ukraine, Russia intensified its assault on the town of Avdiika.