Conflict & Security
Russia says it struck Ukrainian ports, logistics hubs overnight
September 21, 2026 at 06:26 AM
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Russia's Defense Ministry reported overnight drone strikes on Ukrainian logistics centers, ports, and ships and announced it would intensify strikes on military targets in Kyiv.
- Russian forces struck the BDU Logistic center in Kyiv region, a dry cargo ship in Odesa port, and port infrastructure in Izmail, the ministry said.
- The ministry announced it would sustain and intensify high-precision strikes on military targets in Kyiv in response to what it called Ukrainian attacks on civilian infrastructure.
- The ministry said it shot down 1,951 attack drones and 8 long-range cruise missiles over Russian territory during Ukraine's Sept. 19-20 assault.
- Foreign Ministry envoy Rodion Miroshnik said about 8,000 ships carrying military cargo transited Odesa ports over three years.

