Ukraine claims to have thwarted Russia’s drone attack, Odessa warehouse damaged

Ukraine claims to have foiled Russia’s drone attack. Ukrainian air defense said it shot down 14 Russian drones and a cruise missile in the south and east. However, its debris has caused damage to the warehouse in Odessa. Ukrainian air defense said on Monday it shot down nine Iranian-made Shaheed drones over Odessa.

Governor Oleh Kipper said no one was injured in the attack. There has been no comment from Russia on this yet, although it has denied targeting civilian structures. After withdrawing from a grain export agreement through the Black Sea in July, Russia has been targeting Ukraine’s grain storage facilities at ports.

Preparation to send grains through another route

Ukraine, the world’s leading producer of grains, is preparing to send grains through another route following Russia’s stance. Ukraine’s Home Ministry said that Russia has also talked about attacks on Kherson and Donetsk. Said, all 14 drones including 13 martyred drones and one cruise missile were shot down.

American journalist’s detention period extended till December 5

A Russian court on Monday extended the detention period of American journalist Alsou Kurmasheva till December 5. The journalist is accused of violating Russian law as a foreign agent. Prague native Kurmasheva is a journalist for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), which is funded by the US Congress.