A dry-cargo vessel carrying military property for Ukraine's armed forces was struck in the Black Sea 52 km southwest of Odesa.

Open Claimed by Ministry of Defence of Russia on 5 November 2026.

Next check: 12 November 2026.

The statement

Russia's defence ministry said a dry-cargo vessel carrying military property for Ukraine's armed forces was struck overnight in the Black Sea 52 km southwest of Odesa, RIA Novosti and Interfax reported. No Ukrainian, maritime-body or owner account was found.

Domestic audience · ru

1. Where the claim was made RIA Novosti Media · Government of Russia · designated outlet: quoted, never mirrored origin: Russian defence ministry statement, 5 Nov · published 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC
2. Where the claim was made Interfax News agency · Government of Russia origin: Russian defence ministry statement, 5 Nov · published 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC

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