A strike by Russia in Odessa nearly hit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's convoy as he was traveling with Greece's prime minister. The incident resulted in at least five people being killed as the president's delegation felt the impact of the strike and witnessed a mushroom cloud of smoke.
President Zelensky immediately called on allies for more air defense support following this alarming event. The strike, which occurred in close proximity to the president's convoy, has raised concerns about the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine.