Russian missile strike near Odesa kills 18 Ukrainians, including 2 children, government says

A Russian missile strike near the port city of Odesa killed at least 18 Ukrainians early Friday.

Russian troops pulled out of nearby Snake Island on Thursday, which they had strategically taken near the beginning of the invasion to potentially attack Odesa. 

Russia called the pullout a "goodwill" gesture but Ukraine said it was a retreat from Ukraine’s artillery attacks.