Russian forces struck a cargo vessel transporting supplies intended for the Ukrainian Armed Forces while it was sailing toward the port of Odessa, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Saturday.
According to the ministry, the ship was hit during its sea passage before reaching its destination. The cargo on board was intended to support Ukrainian military operations.
The strike was part of a series of overnight Russian drone attacks targeting Ukrainian port infrastructure and vessels operating in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russian military officials also reported a strike on facilities at the port of Chernomorsk in the Odessa region.
According to the ministry’s statement, Russian drones hit a workshop used to manufacture unmanned surface vessels for Ukrainian forces.
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