conflictThursday, September 3, 20264 sources

Russian Armed Forces Strike Two Ukrainian Supply Ships in Black Sea

Russian armed forces launched a strike against two Ukrainian supply ships in the Black Sea, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The targeted vessels were a dry cargo ship carrying weapons and ammunition, and a container ship transporting military equipment for the Ukrainian armed forces. The attack occurred on September 3, 2026.

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the strike targeted a dry cargo ship and a container ship in the Black Sea. The vessels were identified as carrying critical military supplies for the Ukrainian armed forces. The attack was confirmed by multiple Russian state media outlets, including Sputnik and RBC-Russia, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage from Ukrainian sources.

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IndependentRBC RussiaSep 3, 06:46 PM
Russian Armed Forces Strike a Bulk Carrier and a Container Ship in the Black Sea

Russian Armed Forces struck a bulk carrier and a container ship in the Black Sea waters, reported by the Ministry of Defense.

WireSputnikSep 3, 06:16 PM
Russian Forces Strike Two Ukrainian Military Supply Ships in Black Sea — MoD

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck a dry cargo ship carrying weapons and ammunition, as well as a container ship carrying military equipment for the Ukrainian armed forces in the Black Sea, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Thursday.