Russia-Ukraine war live: Putin’s forces launch missile that nearly hits Zelensky’s motorcade in Odessa

A Russian missile nearly hit Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s motorcade during an incident near the Black Sea, according to reports.

The president was in Odessa to meet Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakiswhen the incident happened.

It comes after Ukrainian drones struck one of Russia’s largest iron ore plants, with the attack claimed by Ukraine’s military intelligence agency.

A source in Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence agency said it was responsible for the attack. Ukraine has stepped up long-range drones to strike targets deep inside Russia.

Russia also carried out an overnight attack on Ukrainian regions on Wednesday with 42 drones, Ukrainian officials said. At least seven people were injured.

Meanwhile, Germany’s ambassador to the UK has said there is “no need to apologise” for the security breaches which led to a call between top military officials being leaked by Russian sources.

Miguel Berger told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme one of the participants had likely dialled in via an insecure line.