Russia: We attacked a ship carrying weapons for Ukraine in the Black Sea

Russia's Defense Ministry said it attacked a cargo ship in the Black Sea southeast of Odessa with drones, claiming it was carrying weapons for Ukraine. There is no confirmation or details.

Russia's Defense Ministry announced that it attacked a cargo ship in the Black Sea, southeast of Odessa, using drones. The statement claims the ship was carrying weapons and equipment for Ukraine. The message was published on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. As of now, there is no independent confirmation of this attack, nor information about the ship's name, its flag, or possible casualties. The Ukrainian side has not yet commented on the Russian military's statement.