Russian Ministry of Defense claims Geran-4 drones struck a cargo ship, a ferry and other vessels used in maritime activities; the information has not yet been independently verified
The Russian Armed Forces carried out a drone attack against the port of Chernomorsk, also known as Chornomorsk, in the Odessa region of southern Ukraine. The operation took place after Ukrainian forces claimed to have struck 28 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov during the early hours of Saturday, July 11.
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, Geran-4 drones were deployed against different targets within the port area. Moscow claims that a cargo ship, a ferry, a patrol boat and a fishing vessel allegedly adapted to support the launch of unmanned naval vehicles were hit.
Images released by channels linked to Russian forces purportedly show the drones approaching the vessels and explosions in the port area. So far, however, there has been no independent confirmation of the extent of the damage, possible casualties or the operational status of the vessels mentioned.
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According to the version presented by the Russian government, the objective of the operation was to reduce Ukraine’s ability to transport weapons and military equipment through the Black Sea operational area. Ports in the Odessa region play a strategic role both in the shipment of commercial goods and in Ukrainian logistics routes.
The attack occurred amid an increase in operations involving unmanned systems in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. Hours earlier, the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine had stated that a drone operation struck 28 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov.
According to the Ukrainian command, the operation allegedly reached 21 oil tankers, four tugboats, two cargo ships and one specialized vessel. Russia has not officially confirmed the number of vessels reportedly struck as presented by Kyiv.
The accounts released by both countries are part of the information dispute surrounding the conflict. Therefore, the reported figures, types of targets and damage should be treated as claims made by the parties involved until additional evidence or independent assessments emerge.
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Source: Russian Ministry of Defense and statements from the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
