Russia says it hit Ukrainian warship near Odesa, downed two planes
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 10:56 | 08 May 2022
- Modified Date: 10:58 | 08 May 2022
Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday it had destroyed a Ukrainian corvette warship near Odesa by a missile strike overnight.
The ministry also said its air defences had shot down two Ukrainian SU-24 bombers and a helicopter over the Snake island in the Black Sea.
Reuters could not independently verify the report.
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