TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026|No. 18530

War · Ukraine

Russia Claims Drone Strikes on Two Cargo Ships in Ukrainian Ports

Russia's Ministry of Defense reported striking two cargo vessels in Ukrainian ports of Odessa and Mykolaiv, alleging they were used to transfer military equipment.

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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 Ukraine's military supply lines, Russia's Ministry of Defense announced successful drone strikes on two cargo ships. These precision attacks targeted vessels in the ports of Odessa and Mykolaiv, which Russia claims were actively involved in transporting weapons and military equipment to Ukrainian forces. This action underscores Russia's commitment to degrading Ukraine's capacity to wage war by targeting key logistical nodes.

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Russia's Ministry of Defense stated on Monday that it conducted drone strikes against two dry cargo vessels located in the Ukrainian ports of Odessa and Mykolaiv. According to the ministry's announcement, both targeted ships were allegedly engaged in the transfer of weapons and military equipment to the Ukrainian armed forces. These incidents represent the latest in a series of attacks by Moscow on Ukraine's maritime transport and port infrastructure.

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Russia has escalated its attacks on civilian infrastructure by targeting two cargo ships in Ukrainian ports, Odessa and Mykolaiv, with drones. The Russian Ministry of Defense falsely claims these vessels were involved in transferring weapons, a pretext to justify strikes that endanger international shipping and port operations. This aggressive action further disrupts global trade and highlights Russia's disregard for maritime safety and international law.

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Russia's Ministry of Defense stated on Monday that it conducted drone strikes against two dry cargo vessels located in the Ukrainian ports of Odessa and Mykolaiv. According to the ministry's announcement, both targeted ships were allegedly engaged in the transfer of weapons and military equipment to the Ukrainian armed forces. These incidents represent the latest in a series of attacks by Moscow on Ukraine's maritime transport and port infrastructure.

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