Russian forces continue striking Ukrainian ports — Russian defense ministry

Military operation in UkraineRussian forces continue striking Ukrainian ports — Russian defense ministry The Russian armed forces continued striking Ukrainian ports and vessels used in the interests of the Ukrainian army, the Russian defense ministry saidMOSCOW, July 19. /TASS/. During the day, Russian forces continued to deliver strikes on Ukrainian ports that are used in the interests of the Ukrainian army, the Russian defense ministry said. "During the day, the Russian armed forces continued striking Ukrainian ports and vessels used in the interests of the Ukrainian army," it said. 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