Russian forces target Ukrainian cargo ship in Black Sea

Russia's defense ministry has reported that its military launched an attack on a cargo ship in the Black Sea, which was transporting military equipment provided by Western nations to the Ukrainian armed forces. The ministry announced this on Thursday, stating in a Sputnik news agency statement that Russian forces are persistently targeting ships safeguarding Ukraine's interests.

Additionally, the defense ministry disclosed that it has also struck transport and logistics networks aiding Ukrainian military operations, as well as a drone manufacturing facility belonging to Kyiv's forces. The ministry further clarified that Russian troops have achieved substantial gains in all areas of the ongoing special military operation.

According to their statement, the Russian defense ministry emphasizes its objective of targeting infrastructure used by the Ukrainian armed forces to diminish their military and economic power. Russian forces are also utilizing attack drones and other weaponry, as per the ministry's report.