Russian forces hit a cargo ship delivering cargo for Ukraine's armed forces about 58 km south of Odesa.

Open Claimed by Ministry of Defence of Russia on 2 November 2026.

Next check: 9 November 2026.

The statement

Russia's defence ministry said its forces hit a cargo ship delivering cargo for Ukraine's armed forces about 58 km south of Odesa, and a military facility in Odesa region, RIA Novosti and France 24 reported. No Ukrainian or other account of a vessel hit that day was found.

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1. Origin of the claim RIA Novosti Media · Government of Russia · designated outlet: quoted, never mirrored origin: Russian defence ministry statement, 2 Nov · published 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC
2. Origin of the claim France 24 Media · Unaffiliated origin: Russian defence ministry statement, 2 Nov · published 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC

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