On July 22 and 24, 2026, Russian armed forces conducted a series of strikes targeting Ukrainian port facilities, merchant ships, and energy infrastructure. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the operations focused on sites in Odesa, Chornomorsk, Izmail, and Mykolaiv, where the military allegedly stored fuel, lubricants, and military equipment. The strikes reportedly hit storage warehouses, surface drones, loading equipment, and a floating pier. In a separate operation, a Russian attack on an energy facility in the Chernihiv region left approximately 150,000 consumers without electricity.

The Russian Defense Ministry characterized these actions as part of a broader campaign against the Ukrainian military, asserting that the targeted vessels were engaged in unloading military supplies. While the Russian military claims the strikes were successful, international news outlets, including Reuters, have stated they were unable to independently verify these reports. The ongoing campaign has significantly impacted both logistics hubs and civilian power access in northern and southern Ukraine. There is currently no information regarding immediate diplomatic developments or official responses from the Ukrainian authorities regarding the extent of the damage.