A dry-cargo ship carrying military property for Ukraine's armed forces was hit 107 km south-west of Odesa in the daytime on 5 November.

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 strike in the daytime on 5 November hit a dry-cargo ship 107 km south-west of Odesa that it said was carrying military property and dual-use goods for Ukraine's armed forces, RIA Novosti reported. No Ukrainian, maritime-body or owner account was found.

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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

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