Russia targets cargo ship carrying military equipment bound for Odesa

Russia's defense ministry announced on Friday that its military targeted a cargo ship loaded with military equipment en route to the port of Odesa.

In a statement carried by Sputnik, the ministry said Russian armed forces continued drone strikes on Friday afternoon against Ukrainian port infrastructure and vessels involved in transporting military supplies.

The defense ministry added: "A cargo ship carrying military equipment to the port of Odesa was targeted while crossing the sea."

The ministry emphasized that Russian forces will continue to target Ukrainian port infrastructure and ships transporting military cargo to Kyiv's forces.