Russian ministry reports strikes on Ukrainian port vessels

On September 15 and 16, 2026, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported a series of airstrikes targeting maritime and rail infrastructure in Ukraine. According to the ministry, a ferry was hit in the port of Chornomorsk and a tanker in the port of Izmail on September 15, while a commercial vessel was struck in Chornomorsk the following day. Additionally, the ministry claimed that a commercial train was targeted in the port of Pivdennyi, as part of an ongoing effort to disrupt railway lines in western Ukraine used for transporting military supplies from Europe.

Russian officials stated that these vessels and the railway transport were actively involved in delivering military equipment to the Ukrainian armed forces. However, these claims have not been independently verified, and news agencies like Reuters noted they cannot confirm the details of these reports. No further information regarding casualties or the extent of material damage has been released by the Russian military at this time.