Russia Says It Struck Two Ukrainian Ships and Missile Depot

Russia’s Defence Ministry said it hit two Ukrainian cargo ships overnight, which it said were transporting military cargo to the port of Odesa. The ministry also said port facilities in Izmail, where cargo with military applications was being unloaded, were targeted in the attack.

According to Russia’s Defence Ministry, two data processing centres linked to Ukrainian forces in Kyiv were also hit in the operation. The ministry also reported strikes on depots storing ‘Flamingo’ missiles in Kyiv.

No independent details were provided in the statement issued by the Russian Defence Ministry regarding the extent of damage or any casualties from the attack.