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Russian Defence Ministry claims two vessels were struck near Odesa and in Chornomorsk

Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed that Russian forces struck a container ship in the port of Chornomorsk and a dry cargo vessel in the Black Sea south-west of Odesa on 8 November. The claim was reported by the Russian state news agency TASS; no other confirmation is cited in the supplied reports.

Unverifiedthe port of Chornomorsk and the Black Sea south-west of Odesa — exact position not publishedConcluded
the port of Chornomorsk and the Black Sea south-west of Odesa — exact position not published. The map shows the area, not a point.

Affected ships

  • A container ship reportedly carrying property and dual-use cargo for Ukraine; Russia’s Defence Ministry said it was struck in the port of Chornomorsk.

    Civilian · container ship· may overlap with other unidentified vessels

    Unverified

    Acting side:
    Russia
    Claimed by:
    Russia’s Defence Ministry

    Sources:ТАСС ↗

  • A dry cargo vessel reportedly carrying weapons and military cargo for the Ukrainian army; Russia’s Defence Ministry said it was struck in the Black Sea south-west of Odesa.

    Civilian · dry cargo vessel· may overlap with other unidentified vessels

    Unverified

    Acting side:
    Russia
    Claimed by:
    Russia’s Defence Ministry

    Sources:ТАСС ↗

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