Russia’s Defense Ministry said a tanker carrying fuel and lubricants for Ukrainian forces was struck at the port of Pivdennyi.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said Russian forces struck a tanker at the port of Pivdennyi that, according to the ministry, was carrying fuel and lubricants for Ukrainian forces. RIA Novosti reported the statement on October 6.
The available report gave no details about the vessel’s owner, cargo volume, damage or possible casualties. RIA Novosti did not report independent confirmation of the circumstances of the strike; the stated target and cargo description were attributed to Russia’s Defense Ministry.