Russia Says Drones Struck Tanker Carrying Military Supplies at Ukrainian Port

Russian state news agency TASS reported on Wednesday that footage released by Russian sources shows a tanker being struck by two "Geran-4 Seeker" drones in the port of Chernomorsk, located in Ukraine's Odessa region.

According to TASS, the vessel was carrying military supplies intended for Ukrainian troops. The report did not specify the source of the footage or provide additional details on the extent of damage, casualties, or the tanker's origin and cargo.

The claim originates from Russian sources and has not been independently verified. Ukrainian officials had not issued a public statement on the reported strike at the time of publication.

Chernomorsk, formerly known as Illichivsk, is a port city near Odessa that has previously been targeted in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has seen repeated strikes on port infrastructure along Ukraine's Black Sea coast.

TASS did not provide independent confirmation of the drone type, the tanker's flag, or the nature of the alleged military cargo. EGazette could not independently confirm the details of the report.