Morning opening: Russia hits port facilities in Odesa

Jakub Krupa

Russia hit damaged port infrastructure facilities and other sites in Ukraine’s Black Sea region of Odesa, a regional governor said.

At least eight people were injured.

“Operations to address the aftermath are under way at the scene. All those injured are receiving the necessary medical assistance,” regional governor Oleh Kiper ​said ​on ​Telegram.

I will keep an eye on the latest from Ukraine throughout the day.

Separately, Lithuanian PM Mindaugas Sinkevičius is meeting Nato’s secretary general Mark Rutte this morning for talks and a joint press conference amid growing Russian pressure on the eastern flank of the alliance. Expect to hear a clear message of defiance and unity.

Elsewhere, EU energy commissioner Dan Jørgensen is in Dublin, chairing talks on the bloc’s energy supplies ahead of the winter. A press conference is expected in the late afternoon.

I will bring you all the latest from across the continent here.

It’s Tuesday, 29 September 2026, it’s Jakub Krupa here, and this is Europe Live.

Good morning.