Soldiers Raise Ukrainian Flag in Liberated Village, Video Shows

Summary:

• A cargo ship leaves Odessa port, defying Moscow's threats.
• Temporary corridor established for civilian vessels.
• Russia targets Ukrainian ports and grain silos.
• Ukraine claims village recapture in Donetsk region.

Key developments in Ukraine include a cargo ship leaving the Black Sea port of Odessa, Ukraine accusing Russia of targeting food supplies, and Kiev claiming to have recaptured a village in the Donetsk region.

A cargo ship has left the Black Sea port of Odessa, despite Moscow's threats to target shipping after it withdrew from the Black Sea grain deal last month. The ship is moving through a temporary corridor for civilian vessels. Meanwhile, Russia has been targeting Ukrainian ports and grain silos. Ukraine accuses Russia of a drone attack in the Odessa region. Kiev claims to have recaptured a village in Donetsk after days of battles.

While Ukraine makes slow gains on multiple fronts, the situation remains volatile and uncertain.