Russian Forces Strike Over 80 Ukrainian Seagoing Vessels Involved in Military Cargo Delivery
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Russian forces have struck over 80 Ukrainian seagoing vessels, including dry cargo ships and ferries, involved in delivering military cargo, according to TASS estimates based on Russian Defense Ministry data, with specific strikes noted in July.
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Why It Matters
Russian forces have been striking Ukrainian seagoing vessels involved in military cargo delivery, with over 80 vessels targeted according to TASS estimates based on Russian Defense Ministry data.
MOSCOW, August 1. /TASS/. Russian forces struck more than 80 seagoing vessels in Ukrainian ports and at sea that were involved in delivering cargo for the Ukrainian military, according to TASS estimates based on Russian Defense Ministry data.
Among them were two dry cargo ships, a sea ferry transporting military cargo and a screening boat hit in overnight group strikes on July 12, according to the ministry. On the same day, the ministry released footage that showed Geran-4 Seeker drones destroying a seiner converted to launch unmanned boats, a patrol boat, a ferry and a dry cargo ship.
According to the ministry, Russian forces struck 24 seagoing vessels used by the Ukrainian military during the week of July 11-17, including 14 dry cargo ships and one tanker.
Open Questions
- What specific types of military cargo were being transported?
- What is the exact location of these strikes?
- What is Ukraine's response or confirmation regarding these strikes?
