Russian forces conducted multiple strikes in the Black Sea on…

Russian forces conducted multiple strikes in the Black Sea on Ukrainian cargo ships transporting military supplies, according to Russian Ministry of Defense reports. The attacks, carried out by drones and precision ground-based weapons, targeted vessels and port infrastructure supporting Ukraine's armed forces.

Consensus

Russian forces conducted strikes in the Black Sea on Ukrainian cargo vessels.
The targeted ships were transporting military supplies for Ukraine's armed forces.
The strikes occurred on the evening of 6 August and the morning of 7 August.
Unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) were used in the attacks.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the strikes as part of ongoing operations against Ukrainian military logistics.

Points of divergence

Two cargo ships were struck in the Black Sea, and Russian forces have destroyed 31 cargo ships and three tugs in the past week. — vesti
Three transport ships were destroyed in the Black Sea on the evening of 6 August and early morning of 7 August, and three cargo ships were also destroyed near Odesa on 5 August. — riamo
Three cargo ships were struck in the Black Sea on 6 and 7 August, and two cargo ships were struck in ports of Mykolaiv and Yuzhny on 3 August. Additionally, the Black Sea port of Chornomorsk was attacked on 3 August. — vedomosti
Two cargo ships were struck on 5 August south and east of Odesa, in addition to the three ships struck on 6 and 7 August. — kommerant
Three cargo ships were struck in the Black Sea; additionally, fuel storage tanks in Odesa port were hit, and a Ukrainian soldier's statement about 2014 was reported. — vm
Three cargo ships were struck in the Black Sea by drones, with no mention of additional strikes on 5 August or 3 August. — interfax
Four cargo ships were struck on 3 August in ports of Mykolaiv, Yuzhny, and south of Odesa; the Black Sea port of Chornomorsk and its automotive plant were also attacked. — m24
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported strikes on three ships and one cargo ship in Ukraine, but did not specify location or date. — tg_astrapress

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Armed Forces of the Russian Federation struck two Ukrainian dry cargo ships in the waters of the Black Sea — Вести
On August 6, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation struck three dry cargo ships east of Odesa and in the port of Chornomorsk — Вести
Russian forces destroyed three more Ukrainian ships carrying supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine — РИАМО
Ministry of Defense reported the destruction of three dry cargo ships transporting ammunition for the Armed Forces of Ukraine — Ведомости
Russian Army attacked three Ukrainian vessels with military cargo in the Black Sea — Коммерсантъ
Russian Armed Forces shot down three ships in the Black Sea with drones carrying cargo for the Armed Forces of Ukraine — Вести
Armed Forces of the Russian Federation struck three vessels transporting cargo for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Black Sea — Вечерняя Москва
Armed Forces of the Russian Federation struck three vessels with supplies for the Ukrainian army in the Black Sea — Интерфакс
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported an attack on two dry cargo ships in the Black Sea — Коммерсантъ
Armed Forces of the Russian Federation struck two dry cargo ships south and east of Odessa — Вечерняя Москва
Russian ships conducted artillery fire during exercises in the Baltic Sea — Интерфакс
Ministry of Defense showed footage of strikes on dry cargo ships in the Odessa area in the Black Sea — Вести
Russian Ministry of Defense published video of strikes on five dry cargo ships in Nikolaev and Odesa — Вести
Russian Ministry of Defense reported on reduced capabilities of Kyiv to deliver weapons for Armed Forces of Ukraine — Интерфакс
Ministry of Defense of Russia reports strikes on three vessels with military cargo near Odesa — Коммерсантъ
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported an attack on three vessels with military cargo in the Odessa region — Интерфакс
Armed Forces of the Russian Federation hit 3 dry cargo ships south of Odesa, transporting military equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine — Вести
Ministry of Defense of Russia reports hitting dry cargo ships and BAE in the Black Sea — Коммерсантъ
Russian military claimed strikes on targets in Ukrainian ports and vessels linked to Armed Forces of Ukraine — Интерфакс
Armed Forces of the Russian Federation struck three dry cargo ships in Nikolaev port — Вести

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