Russia Says It Struck Ukrainian Ports and Ships

By Reuters July 22, 2026 The aftermath of a July 11 Russian strike on port infrastructure in the Odesa region, July 11. Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority Russia said Wednesday it had struck the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Chornomorsk, hitting port infrastructure and vessels that it said were supporting the Ukrainian military. Russia's Defense Ministry said the latest strikes had targeted a dry-cargo ship unloading at Chornomorsk port, as well as a military cargo store and fuel and lubricant storage tanks. It said it had also hit loading and storage facilities at Odesa, and a dry-cargo ship and a bulk carrier that were transporting cargo to Odesa for the Ukrainian military. Russian drones also hit three warehouses storing Ukrainian drones, the ministry added in a statement. Reuters could not independently verify the content of the statement. Nearly four and a half years into the war, Russia and Ukraine have stepped up military activity in and around the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, with each side attacking dozens of ships including oil tankers and cargo vessels. Read more about: Ukraine war , Odesa Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Russian Attack Cuts Power to Parts of Ukraine’s Odesa Region Authorities did not say how many people the power cut affected, but Ukrainian energy firm DTEK reported outages in parts of the region's capital. 1 Min read Russian Drone Strikes Kill 1, Hit Maternity Hospital in Odesa A 59-year-old man was killed and at least four others were wounded when Russian drones struck residential buildings in the port city, officials said. 2 Min read Russian Air Assault on Ukraine’s Odesa Leaves At Least 2 Dead Ukrainian officials called for a “complete ceasefire” with Russia amid the overnight drone attack in southern Ukraine. 1 Min read Russian Drones Attack Ukrainian Port City for Second Night in a Row Authorities in the city of Izmail said "port infrastructure facilities were damaged" during Russia's attack and that two civilians were injured. 1 Min read