1 week ago

Russia Claims Strikes on Five Vessels in Ukrainian Ports

Russia’s Defence Ministry said forces struck three cargo vessels and a tanker at Pivdennyi port.
The ministry said another cargo vessel was hit at the nearby port of Odesa.
It also reported strikes on port infrastructure in Pivdennyi and Odesa.
Fuel storage facilities at the port of Chornomorsk were reportedly hit.
Reuters said it could not independently verify the Russian Defence Ministry’s claims.

Key facts

Reported vessels struck: Five: three cargo vessels and one tanker at Pivdennyi, plus another cargo vessel at Odesa.
Pivdennyi: Russia reported strikes on three cargo vessels, a tanker, and port infrastructure.
Odesa: Russia reported a strike on one cargo vessel and port infrastructure.
Chornomorsk: Fuel storage facilities were reportedly struck.
Claim source: The Russian Defence Ministry.
Verification: Reuters could not independently verify the claims.

NDTV · 1 week ago