Russian Armed Forces Strike Cargo Ships Carrying Military Supplies to Ukrainian Forces in Black Sea
Russian Armed Forces struck multiple cargo ships carrying military supplies to Ukrainian forces in the Black Sea on September 17-18, 2026. The attacks targeted vessels en route to ports in the Odessa region and Izmail. The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the strikes, while sources differ on the exact date and location spelling.
Where Sources Diverge
One source (ria-novosti) refers to the port as 'Chernomorsk', while others use 'Chornomorsk'.
Chernomorsk
Chornomorsk
The exact date of the attack is reported as September 18 by some sources, while others mention September 17.
September 18
September 17
Sources
The Russian Army hit a dry cargo ship in the Black Sea port of Chornomorsk in the Odessa region on the night of September 18, reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense. On September 17, the Russian Ministry of Defense also reported that the Russian Army had hit a dry cargo ship en route by sea to the port of Izmail, delivering military property for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The ministry also reported the destruction of another ship carrying military cargo in the port of Chornomorsk in the Odessa region. The news is being updated.
The Russian Army hit a dry cargo ship carrying military equipment for the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) on a sea crossing. This was reported on September 17 by the Russian Ministry of Defense. The news is being updated.
In the port of Chornomorsk in the Odessa region, Russian Armed Forces struck a ship carrying military cargo. This was reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense on September 17.