Ukraine–Russia

Russia claims a drone strike on a cargo ship south of Odesa

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Location
Reference 37 km south of Odesa city point; 15 km city-reference uncertainty, ship not geolocated; settlement boundary not measured
Importance
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The Russian Defence Ministry claimed a drone strike on a dry-cargo ship sailing 37 km south of Odesa on Saturday afternoon, alleging it carried cargo for Ukraine’s armed forces. The ship, cargo and damage were not independently identified in the statement.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: Russian Defence Ministry claims drone strike on cargo ship 37 km south of Odesa

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