Russian President Vladimir Putin has authorized missile strikes on the MSC Levante F in Odesa, employing two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, as reported by the Daily Mail Online. According to Ukrainian sources, the strike caused injuries to two port workers and inflicted damage on local infrastructure. Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba disputed claims suggesting the ship was transporting military weapons, instead stating it was carrying civilian cargo, as reported by multiple sources. Governor Oleg Kiper confirmed the occurrence of the missile strike, declaring, "The enemy fired a ballistic missile on Odesa," without disclosing specifics regarding the ship's cargo.