Russian forces conducted group strikes on Odessa, targeting military cargo infrastructure and UAV production facilities. Danish shipping company Maersk subsequently suspended services through Chernomorsk port due to heightened risks.
Russian forces have officially struck 28 vessels at Ukrainian ports and at sea, carrying military cargoes and fuel for the Ukrainian armed forces, since July 11. These strikes, based on Russian Defense Ministry data, targeted ports like Chernomorsk, Nikolayev, Yuzhny, and Odessa, as well as vessels at sea.
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed its Geran-4 Seeker drones struck five vessels, including dry cargo and bulk carriers, in the Black Sea and Chernomorsk port on July 22, alleging they were used for Ukrainian military cargo.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported striking a ferry in the port of Chernomorsk, Odessa Region, with a Geran-4 Seeker UAV. The ministry stated the strike aimed to reduce the Ukrainian Armed Forces' ability to transport weapons and military equipment in the Black Sea operational zone.
