TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026|No. 18530
War · Ukraine

Russia Claims Drone Strikes Hit Two Cargo Ships in Ukrainian Ports

Russia's Ministry of Defense stated that drone strikes targeted two dry cargo vessels in Ukraine's Odessa and Mykolaiv ports, alleging they were carrying weapons.

A satellite image shows a port facility, representing the location of alleged Russian strikes on cargo ships.
A satellite image shows a port facility, representing the location of alleged Russian strikes on cargo ships.
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Russia targets two cargo ships in Ukrainian ports

Russia's Ministry of Defense announced in a statement on Monday that it struck two dry cargo vessels in Ukraine's ports, Breakingnews.net reports.

The ships were targeted in the Odessa and Mykolaiv ports. Russia claimed that both vessels were transferring weapons and other military equipment to Ukrainian armed forces. The attacks were carried out by drones and other high-precision armaments.

These are the latest strikes Moscow conducted against Ukraine's maritime transport and port infrastructure.

Toghrul Guluzade

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