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The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation struck a cargo ship carrying supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Snake Island. Footage of 'Gerani' drones striking an Armed Forces of Ukraine cargo ship in a port under Odessa has also been released.
Consensus
- Russian forces conducted airstrikes on Ukrainian naval vessels in the Black Sea near Zmeiny Island.
- The targeted ships were transporting military cargo for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
- Russian forces struck port infrastructure in Odessa and Chornomorsk, including fuel storage facilities and ammunition unloading operations.
- A coastal missile system 'Neptun-2' was destroyed west of Ochakiv.
- Russia used high-precision air-launched weapons and drone attacks during these operations.
- The strikes occurred between July 11 and 17, with specific actions reported on July 19.
Points of divergence
- Four ships were sunk in the Black Sea: two tankers (bulk carriers) and two other vessels. The Ministry of Defense stated that these ships launched drones and unmanned boats. — vesti
- The strike on the 'Neptun-2' system occurred 14 km west of Ochakiv, in the village of Rybakovka. The source also mentions a launch site for Ukrainian drones being destroyed. — tg_rian_ru
- In addition to port strikes, Russian forces attacked fuel storage facilities and ammunition depots used by Ukraine. A ship was hit in the port of Yuzhny (Odessa region) on the previous day. — vedomosti
- The Ministry of Defense published video footage showing a 'Geran-2' drone striking a cargo ship near Chornomorsk. The vessel was carrying military supplies for Ukraine. — riamo
- A 'Geran' drone struck the stern of the cargo ship in the Black Sea, and footage of this attack was released by the Ministry of Defense. — kommersant
- Russian aviation destroyed a pontoon bridge over the Seversky Donets River near Mayaki (DNR), disrupting Ukrainian troop rotation and supply lines. This event is unrelated to the Black Sea operations described in other sources. — m24
Coverage (9 sources)
- Russian military sunk four Ukrainian ships — Вести
- Russian Armed Forces struck a cargo ship carrying supplies for Ukrainian forces near Snake Island, Ministry of Defense reported — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Russian Armed Forces struck a 'Neptun-2' launcher under Ocherak — Ведомости
- Russian Armed Forces struck a barge carrying supplies for Ukrainian forces near Snake Island — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Footage of 'Gerani' drone strike on Ukrainian cargo ship in Odessa port released — РИАМО
- Russian Ministry of Defense claims 'Geran' missile struck a Ukrainian cargo ship in the Black Sea — Коммерсантъ
- Unmanned 'Lancet' drones sank Ukrainian unmanned boats — Вести
- Two Ukrainian cargo ships damaged during transit to Odessa port — Вести
- Russian Airborne Forces destroyed a Ukrainian bridge crossing over the Severodonetsk River — Москва 24