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Russia says it struck cargo ship and logistics sites in Ukraine
Russia’s Defence Ministry said its drones struck a cargo vessel overnight as it travelled to the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
The ministry said the ship was carrying supplies for Ukraine’s army.
Russian forces also hit three logistics sites in Kharkiv, including storage and distribution facilities.
Russia said those sites held military or dual-use goods, which can serve civilian and military purposes.
The targets were linked to Ukraine’s military supply network, including its port access and storage operations.
The claims have not been independently verified, and no further action was specified.
Russia’s Defence Ministry said Russian drones struck three logistics facilities in Kharkiv and a cargo ship bound for the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk overnight.
The ministry said the Kharkiv facilities stored or distributed dual-use goods and military cargo for Ukraine’s armed forces.
It said the ship was carrying supplies for the Ukrainian army.
Reuters said it could not independently verify the ministry’s information.
- Who
- Russia’s Defence Ministry said Russian forces carried out the strikes.
- What
- The ministry said drones struck three logistics facilities in Kharkiv and a cargo ship carrying supplies for the Ukrainian army.
- When
- Overnight before October 25, 2026.
- Where
- Kharkiv and at sea, while the vessel was bound for Chornomorsk.
- Why
- The ministry said the facilities and vessel were being used to supply Ukraine’s military.
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Russian forces struck a logistics centre in Chernihiv, according to Vedomosti.
Russian forces struck the port of Chornomorsk and a cargo ship near Odesa, according to Vedomosti.
Russia’s Defence Ministry said drones struck three logistics facilities in Kharkiv and a cargo ship bound for Chornomorsk.
- Kharkiv facilities
- Three: a logistics centre, a distribution centre and a terminal
- Vessel destination
- Chornomorsk
- Claimed cargo purpose
- Supplies for the Ukrainian army
- Date of report
- October 25, 2026
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Russia says it hit a cargo vessel and Ukrainian logistic hubs overnight