Russian forces say they struck cargo ship carrying 'dual-use' goods bound for Odesa
Russia's defense ministry said the vessel was hit while transiting the northwestern Black Sea.
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Russian forces struck a cargo ship said to be carrying dual-use goods destined for the Ukrainian port of Odesa, according to Russian military sources. The vessel was reportedly struck while in transit through the northwestern part of the Black Sea.
Russian officials have periodically announced strikes on commercial shipping they allege is being used to transport goods with potential military application to Ukraine, a practice that has added to tensions over the safety of commercial maritime traffic in the Black Sea since the start of the full-scale war.
Black Sea shipping under scrutiny
The Black Sea has remained a contested maritime zone throughout the conflict, with both Russia and Ukraine periodically reporting strikes, seizures or inspections of vessels they characterize as linked to the other side's military logistics.
Ukraine and its allies have in the past disputed Russian claims about the military relevance of cargo aboard targeted vessels, often describing such strikes as threats to civilian shipping and international maritime trade passing through the region.
No independent confirmation of the ship's cargo, flag, or the extent of damage caused by the reported strike was immediately available.
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