# Russia cripples Ukraine’s ‘southern gateway,’ Kherson official says

https://mins.news/en/item/14918

- TASS, 2026-08-06 08:42 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2169575

> A Kherson Region official says Russia is crippling what is described as Ukraine’s “southern gateway.” Russian forces have repeatedly targeted ports in Greater Odessa since July 10. The attacks have focused on the port infrastructure in the area. The statement portrays the strikes as a sustained effort against a key Ukrainian route.

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