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Russian forces strike two vessels near Odesa, defence ministry says

ODESA, Aug. 5. Russian forces struck two vessels in waters near Odesa, Ukraine late Wednesday, the Russian Defence Ministry reported. The ministry's statement provided no information on the type of vessels targeted, their flags or cargo, any casualties, or the extent of damage from the strikes.

By Simone Attah2 min read
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Key takeaways

  • Russia's Defence Ministry said Russian forces struck two vessels in waters near Odesa, Ukraine, late Wednesday, Aug. 5.
  • The ministry did not disclose the type, flag, cargo, or origin of the vessels, or whether they were military or civilian.
  • No casualty count or extent of damage was provided in the ministry's statement.
  • The report did not specify the method of attack or whether the ships were underway or at anchor.
  • The statement came from the Russian Defence Ministry, a party to the conflict, without independent corroboration.

ODESA, Aug. 5. Russian forces struck two vessels in waters near Odesa, Ukraine late Wednesday, the Russian Defence Ministry reported. The ministry's statement provided no information on the type of vessels targeted, their flags or cargo, any casualties, or the extent of damage from the strikes.

The ministry's account

The Russian Defence Ministry attributed the strikes to its forces and placed the location near Odesa. Two vessels were identified as targets. The statement gave no further description of the ships.

The ministry did not specify the method of attack or indicate whether the vessels were military or civilian craft. It offered nothing on whether the ships were underway or at anchor when struck, nor did it name ports of origin or destination.

Limits of the disclosure

The report placed the strikes in the late hours of Wednesday. No casualty count was included. The ministry, a party to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, issued the statement without independent corroboration available from the source.

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Frequently asked

What happened near Odesa?

Russia's Defence Ministry reported that Russian forces struck two vessels in waters near Odesa, Ukraine, late Wednesday.

Were the vessels military or civilian?

The ministry did not specify whether the vessels were military or civilian craft.

Were there any casualties?

The ministry's statement included no casualty count and gave no information on the extent of damage.

Who reported the strikes?

The Russian Defence Ministry reported the strikes; it is a party to the conflict and the account was not independently corroborated from the source.

When did the strikes occur?

The report placed the strikes in the late hours of Wednesday, Aug. 5, near Odesa.