Russia Claims Striking Multiple Vessels Transporting Military Supplies to Ukraine’s Black Sea Ports

Russia reports hitting cargo ships and a tanker in Black Sea ports, targeting military supplies. New strikes confirmed.

October 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia’s defense ministry has announced multiple attacks on vessels transporting military cargo to Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, according to official statements released on Tuesday.

The Russian Defense Ministry reported striking three cargo ships and a tanker in the Black Sea region, with two of the vessels heading to Odesa and one to Mykolaiv. The agency also claimed it targeted a dry-cargo ship unloading at Chornomorsk Port and a military cargo storage facility.

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In addition to the maritime strikes, the ministry said it attacked a logistics center in the Nikolaev region, a data center in Odesa, and port infrastructure in Reni on the Danube River. The statement did not provide details on the extent of damage or the types of vessels involved.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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