Ukraine–Russia

Russian Defence Ministry claims a drone strike on a cargo ship 107 km south-west of Odesa

ATTACK
Location
About 107 km south-west of Odesa in the Black Sea, as claimed (point on the sea part of the south-west bearing from the Odesa city reference; ship not geolocated)
Importance
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Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed that a strike during the day hit a dry cargo ship in the Black Sea 107 kilometres south-west of Odesa, in what it described as continuing drone strikes on ships carrying military cargo to Ukraine. It alleged the ship was carrying military equipment and dual-use goods. Neither the ship nor any damage was independently identified.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: ❗️ Вооруженные Силы Российской Федерации продолжают нанесение ударов беспилотными летательными аппаратами по морским судам

The claim is attributed to the Russian Defence Ministry and has not been independently verified; it named neither the ship nor its flag.