In a missile attack on Friday by Russia on a residential area in the port city of Odessa, Ukraine, at least 20 people were killed and over 70 were injured. This attack, which is considered the deadliest missile strike by Moscow in recent weeks, provoked outrage from Ukrainian officials and the international community. According to Reuters, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia would receive a 'proper response' from Ukrainian forces for its 'malicious' attack on a city that has been targeted almost daily this month. Oleksiy Kiper, the governor of the Odessa region, said on national television that two Iskander-M ballistic missiles fired from the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula damaged civilian infrastructure and gas and electricity transmission lines in the southern port. Meanwhile, G7 countries warned the Islamic Republic on Friday, March 25, that if it supplies ballistic missiles for use in the war in Ukraine to Russia, they would impose 'severe' new sanctions against Iran. This group, which includes the United States, Japan, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Canada, stated in a statement: 'We again call on third parties to immediately cease material support for Russia's illegal and unjustifiable aggressive war against Ukraine, otherwise they will face heavy costs.' The G7 announced that if the Islamic Republic continues to provide ballistic missiles or related technologies to Russia, they are prepared for a swift and coordinated response, including the adoption of new and significant measures. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed Washington's concerns during his meeting in Vienna on Friday. He told reporters, 'We have sent very clear messages to Iran not to do this... and I think the concern about this possibility and the commitment to respond to it if necessary will be very real and resolute.' A senior U.S. official also told reporters that if Iran decides to sell ballistic missiles to Russia, the costs would far outweigh the benefits, adding, 'It hasn't happened yet, but the risk is real.'
Deadly Russian Missile Attack on Odessa Leaves 20 Dead and Over 70 Injured
A Russian missile attack on Odessa resulted in at least 20 deaths and over 70 injuries, prompting international outrage. The G7 warned Iran against supplying ballistic missiles to Russia, threatening severe sanctions. This situation highlights the escalating tensions in the Ukraine conflict and Iran's potential role.
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📰 What Happened
Russia launched a missile attack on Odessa, killing 20, prompting G7 warnings to Iran against missile support.
- Russia attack residential area in Odessa, Ukraine
- G7 countries warn Islamic Republic of Iran
- Antony Blinken express Iran
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The attack on Odessa escalates tensions and could lead to significant repercussions for Iran.
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