Russia’s Defense Ministry says it struck cargo vessel near Odesa
The ministry said the vessel was southwest of the Ukrainian port and claimed it carried weapons and military equipment for Ukraine’s armed forces.
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Russia’s Defense Ministry said its army struck a cargo vessel in the Black Sea southwest of Odesa. Moscow claimed the vessel was carrying weapons and military equipment for Ukraine’s armed forces, DW said in live coverage dated 10 November.
The DW report does not identify the vessel or its operator, or give the date of the reported strike or information on damage or casualties.
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Separately, Russian, Ukrainian and US delegations met for peace talks in Abu Dhabi scheduled for 10–11 November 2026.
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