Russia says it struck four ships carrying military cargo for Ukrainian army
Moscow says four cargo ships bound for Ukraine’s armed forces were hit — two in Mykolaiv, two in the Black Sea.
Russia's Ministry of Defence announced on 3 August 2026 that Russian forces had struck four ships it identified as carrying military cargo destined for the Ukrainian army.
According to the statement, two of the vessels were hit in the Ukrainian port of Mykolaiv and two more were struck in the Black Sea. The ministry said the attacked ships were transporting military supplies for the Ukrainian armed forces.
Limited information available
The announcement gives no further operational details about the strikes, and the claim has not yet been independently verified. The ministry's statement is the only account included in the report so far.
There is no additional information in the notice about casualties, the types of cargo aboard the vessels, or the exact timing of the attacks beyond the date of the announcement.
Further developments may follow as other parties respond or as independent verification becomes available.
Photo: press material from the event
