Russia claims drone strikes hit Izmail port infrastructure and two ships in the Black Sea

Russia's Defense Ministry said Thursday that overnight drone strikes damaged infrastructure at Izmail port in Odesa province and struck two ships at sea.

• Russia's Defense Ministry said the strikes hit infrastructure at Izmail port in Odesa province, used for unloading and storing military and dual-use cargo for Ukrainian forces.
• The ministry said two cargo ships carrying military shipments bound for Odesa port were struck while crossing the sea.
• The ministry said its forces target Ukrainian military-industrial complexes, decision-making centers, ports and infrastructure used for military purposes, in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilians.