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Russia says it hit vessel carrying military cargo to Mykolaiv
Russia says its forces struck a cargo vessel in the Bug estuary near Mykolaiv, a port city in southern Ukraine.
The Russian defence ministry said the ship was carrying military and dual-use goods intended for the city’s port.
The claim has not been independently verified.
The ministry also listed other overnight strikes in Kyiv and the Mykolaiv region, including sites it said were used to support Ukraine’s military.
It did not mention strikes on energy facilities, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an energy ceasefire.
The information available does not say whether the vessel was damaged or whether anyone was hurt.
No further action or response was reported.
Russia’s defence ministry said Russian forces hit a dry cargo vessel carrying military and dual-use goods to Mykolaiv.
The ministry said the vessel was struck in the Bug estuary.
Reuters said it could not independently verify the report.
The ministry also listed other targets it said were struck overnight in Kyiv and the Mykolaiv region.
- Who
- Russian forces, according to Russia’s defence ministry, and a dry cargo vessel.
- What
- The ministry said the vessel carrying military and dual-use goods was hit.
- When
- Overnight before the ministry’s statement on Tuesday, October 13.
- Where
- In the Bug estuary, while the vessel was heading to the port of Mykolaiv.
- Why
- The ministry said the vessel was carrying military and dual-use goods to Mykolaiv. It did not state why it was targeted.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire.
Russia’s defence ministry said its forces struck targets in Ukraine, including a vessel in the Bug estuary.
Russia’s defence ministry reported the strikes.
- Vessel
- Dry cargo vessel
- Cargo
- Military and dual-use goods
- Destination
- Port of Mykolaiv
- Location of reported strike
- Bug estuary
- Report verification
- Reuters could not independently verify the report
Sources
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