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Russia Strikes Two Ukrainian Military Cargo Ships in Black Sea with Drones

On September 3, 2026, Russia launched drone attacks on two Ukrainian military cargo ships in the Black Sea. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the strike. The attack targeted vessels carrying military supplies for the Ukrainian army.

According to reports from Kurir and Yeni-S-Afak, two ships carrying military cargo for the Ukrainian army were attacked by drones in the Black Sea. The Russian Defense Ministry announced the strike, stating that the drones struck the vessels. The exact number of casualties or damage is not yet confirmed, but the attack marks a new escalation in the conflict.

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IndependentYeni ŞafakSep 3, 08:38 PM
Russia Strikes Two Ships in the Black Sea: Provided Reasons

New activity was observed in the Black Sea, where the Russia-Ukraine war is spreading. The Russian Defense Ministry announced that two ships carrying weapons for the Ukrainian army in the Black Sea were struck by unmanned aerial vehicles.