Russia launches attack on Odesa, Kiev for second night in a row

Russia launched air attacks on Odessa for a second night in row, but the key port will not be intimidated and will continue its work to export grains, Ukrainian officials said early on Wednesday.

The Odessa region’s governor, Oleh Kiper, said on social media that air defense systems were engaged in repelling the Russian air attack and urged residents of the region to stay in shelters.

 Sounds of explosions were heard in Ukraine’s capital Kiev and the surrounding Kiev Region early on Wednesday as air defenses engaged targets above the city, Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klichko said.

"Sounds of explosions are heard in Kiev. Air defenses are in action. The same applies to the [Kiev] region," the official wrote.

An air raid warning for the area was issued at 4:41 a.m