Russia says drone struck cargo ship in Yuzhny port, Odesa region
Moscow says a "Geranj-4 Siker" drone hit a cargo vessel in Yuzhny, Odesa region; videos were released but claims lack independent verification.
The Russian Ministry of Defence said Russian forces carried out a drone strike against a cargo vessel in the port of Yuzhny in the Odesa region of Ukraine.
According to the ministry, the attack used a drone called "Geranj-4 Siker" and its aim was "to limit the logistical capabilities of the Ukrainian armed forces to transport weapons and military equipment."
Claims and evidence
Russian officials said the strike sparked a fire aboard the cargo ship and released video footage they say shows the attack. The ministry provided those images together with its statement.
All details about damage, casualties or the identity and flag of the vessel have not been independently verified. The information in the ministry's statement comes from the Russian side and currently lacks independent confirmation.
Further verification from independent observers, Ukrainian authorities or international agencies is needed to confirm the circumstances and consequences of the reported strike.
Photo: press material from the event
