TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026|No. 18530

War · Ukraine

Russia Claims Drone Strikes on Cargo Ships in Ukrainian Ports

Russia's Ministry of Defense announced it conducted drone strikes on two cargo ships in Ukrainian ports, alleging they were used to transfer weapons.

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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.

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In a strategic move to disrupt enemy supply lines, Russia's Ministry of Defense announced successful drone strikes on two cargo ships. These vessels, located in the Odessa and Mykolaiv ports, were reportedly being utilized to transfer weapons and military equipment to Ukrainian armed forces. The precision strikes underscore Russia's commitment to degrading Ukraine's military capabilities and protecting its own interests.

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Russia's Ministry of Defense stated on Monday that it targeted two dry cargo vessels in the Ukrainian ports of Odessa and Mykolaiv. According to the ministry, both ships were allegedly involved in the transfer of weapons and military equipment to Ukrainian forces. The attacks were reportedly carried out using drones and other high-precision armaments, marking a continuation of strikes against Ukraine's maritime transport infrastructure.

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Russia has escalated its attacks on civilian infrastructure by targeting two cargo ships in Ukrainian ports, Odessa and Mykolaiv. Despite Russia's claims that the ships were transferring weapons, these strikes represent a dangerous escalation and further endanger maritime transport in the region. The use of drones and high-precision armaments against vessels in civilian ports raises serious concerns about the potential for collateral damage and the broader implications for global shipping security.

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Russia's Ministry of Defense stated on Monday that it targeted two dry cargo vessels in the Ukrainian ports of Odessa and Mykolaiv. According to the ministry, both ships were allegedly involved in the transfer of weapons and military equipment to Ukrainian forces. The attacks were reportedly carried out using drones and other high-precision armaments, marking a continuation of strikes against Ukraine's maritime transport infrastructure.

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