Russia Claims Strikes on Ukrainian Vessels and Military Sites in Odesa, Mykolaiv
Russian Military Operations in Ukrainian Ports
Strikes on Ukrainian Port Infrastructure
MOSCOW, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Russia continued strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure and vessels supporting the Ukrainian military, Russia's Defence Ministry said on Saturday.
Precision Attacks in Odesa
The ministry said Russian forces used precision air-launched weapons and attack drones to hit military warehouses containing communications and electronic warfare equipment in the Black Sea port of Odesa.
Military Targets in Mykolaiv
Strikes on Cargo Vessels and Warehouses
In the port of Mykolaiv, Russian forces struck a cargo vessel carrying military equipment and a warehouse storing weapons and military supplies, the ministry said. It added that another dry cargo vessel transporting military supplies for Ukraine's armed forces was hit in the Black Sea.
Verification and Reporting
Reuters could not independently verify the reports from either side of the conflict.
(Reporting by Anton Kolodyazhnyy; Editing by Toby Chopra)
