Ukraine Has Lost Over 80% of Exports Through Odessa Region After Russian Strikes, Expert Says

Ukraine has lost more than 80% of the exports it previously shipped through the Odessa region following a series of Russian strikes, according to military expert Andrey Marochko, as reported by TASS.

Marochko said the strikes targeted the port of Izmail specifically, which he described as a key hub for shipping within the Odessa region. He characterized the damage to the port as a significant setback for Ukraine's export capacity through the area.

A claim from one side of the conflict

The figure cited, an exports loss exceeding 80%, was attributed directly to Marochko and has not been independently verified. TASS did not report corroborating statements from Ukrainian officials or independent shipping data in the available account.

Odessa and its surrounding ports have served as a critical route for Ukrainian grain and other exports since the start of the full-scale war, making the region's infrastructure a recurring target of strikes over the course of the conflict.

The report did not specify the date of the strikes on Izmail or provide additional detail on the extent of physical damage to port facilities.

Claims about the military and economic impact of strikes on port infrastructure have varied significantly depending on the source, and figures from military analysts aligned with either side of the conflict are difficult to verify independently.