Russian Forces Strike Military Depots, Boats and Vessels in Odessa and Vilково Ports

20:15; 16 August 2026 year

### Russian Forces Strike Military Targets in Odessa Region and Black Sea Russian armed forces carried out strikes on several targets in the Odessa region and the Black Sea over the course of a day, targeting facilities used by the Ukrainian military. In the area of Belgorod-Dnestrovsky, located approximately 40 kilometers southwest of Odessa, drone strikes destroyed production facilities and warehouses storing components and munitions for unmanned boats. These boats were used in attacks on Russian maritime targets, energy infrastructure, and coastal settlements. Additionally, in the area of Vilkovo, 138 kilometers southwest of Odessa, a patrol boat dock belonging to the Ukrainian Navy was hit. According to Russian authorities, these vessels were involved in escorting ships carrying military cargo and fuel into Ukrainian ports. The Odessa port itself was also targeted. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that three cargo ships and two tankers, used for transporting military supplies and fuel for Ukrainian units, were hit. Fuel tanks and military storage facilities were also damaged. Furthermore, in the Black Sea east of Odessa, another cargo ship carrying Western-made weapons to Ukraine was struck. The Russian Ministry of Defense emphasized that the strikes were aimed at targets related to military logistics and support for Ukrainian forces.

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