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Russia strikes military cargo ship at Chernomorsk port, Odessa
Sputnik NewsState media·RU · UA·2 days ago
Russia's Defense Ministry reports a strike on a dry cargo vessel near Odesa, alleging it was transporting goods for Ukraine's armed forces. This continues the pattern of attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure, but the claim of military supply is unverified. The strike underscores ongoing disruption to Black Sea shipping and grain exports.
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Russia has claimed strikes on multiple vessels in Ukrainian Black Sea ports, specifically identifying a dry cargo ship at Chernomorsk, a cargo vessel at Pivdennyi, and a tanker at Odesa. The Russian Ministry of Defense alleges these vessels were transporting military cargo for Ukraine's armed forces. The extent of damage and the nature of the cargo remain unverified.