Russia says it struck cargo ship carrying military supplies to Ukraine in the Black Sea

Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces struck a dry cargo vessel in the Black Sea southwest of Odesa that it said was carrying military supplies to Ukraine.

• The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Friday that Russian forces struck a dry cargo ship in the Black Sea southwest of Odesa.
• The ministry said the vessel was carrying military equipment and dual-use cargo destined for Ukraine.
• The ministry said Russian forces are continuing drone strikes against ships used to transport military-purpose cargo to the Ukrainian armed forces.