Russian forces shell port city Odesa, Ukrainian officials say

Russian forces shell port city Odesa

The authorities in Ukraine's biggest port, Odesa, say Russian naval forces in the Black Sea have shelled some residential buildings on the outskirts of the city, Qazet.az reports.

It's the first time buildings have been hit there.

A spokesman for the regional military administration said there had been no casualties.

The Russian navy has been blockading Odesa, which is seen as a major strategic and symbolic target for Russia.