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Russia says it struck vessels carrying military cargo to Ukraine's ports

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Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed on October 12 that it conducted drone strikes against vessels carrying military cargo destined for Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, specifically targeting two ships bound for Odesa and one heading to Mykolaiv. The ministry also reported hitting a logistics center in the Mykolaiv region. Reuters noted they could not independently confirm these claims.
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On October 12, the Russian Defence Ministry claimed it conducted drone strikes on several targets within Ukraine, including vessels transporting military cargo destined for Odesa and Mykolaiv ports. The ministry specifically mentioned hitting two ships bound for Odesa and one heading to Mykolaiv. On October 13, Acting Regional Governor Heorhii Reshetilov reported via Telegram that Russian drones had damaged a cargo terminal in the port city of Mykolaiv during overnight attacks. Meanwhile, on the same day, the Russian Defence Ministry also stated it hit a ship delivering military and dual-use cargo to Mykolaiv without specifying if any energy facilities were targeted. Reuters could not independently verify these claims from both days.

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Russia says it struck vessels carrying military cargo to Ukraine's ports MOSCOW, Oct 12 - Russia carried out drone strikes on various targets in Ukraine on Monday, including on vessels carrying military cargo, Russia's Defence Ministry said.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-12
🔮 Reuters could not independently verify the ministry's assertions.
2026-10-12 · The Straits Times
Russia says it struck vessels carrying military cargo to Ukraine's ports · mixed framing

Claims (4 extracted, 1 hedged)

Russia says it struck vessels carrying military cargo to Ukraine's ports MOSCOW, Oct 12 - Russia carried out drone strikes on various targets in Ukraine on Monday, including on vessels carrying military cargo, Russia's Defence Ministry said. asserted
Ministry → say → cargo
The ministry said it had struck three cargo vessels which it said were being used to transport military cargo to Ukraine's Black Sea ports - two bound for Odesa and one heading to Mykolaiv. asserted
it → say → Mykolaiv
It also reported a strike on a logistics centre in the Mykolaiv region. asserted
It → report → region
Reuters could not independently verify the ministry's assertions. uncertain
Reuters → verify → assertions
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