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Russian Strikes Hit Odesa Ports, Damage Turkish-Owned Ships in Black Sea

Security analysts attribute the Cenk T blast to a Shahed drone, with Ankara warning of rising threats to navigation.

Overview

  • Ukrainian officials say Russia hit Chornomorsk and Odesa, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels, including a ship carrying food.
  • Security firm Ambrey and video place a Shahed kamikaze drone on the Cenk T strike, even as Kyiv reported drones and ballistic missiles across the attacks.
  • Cenk Shipping said the Panama-flagged freighter was struck around 4pm local time in Chornomorsk, with limited damage and no crew casualties.
  • At least one person was injured in the Cenk T incident and a private company employee was hurt in a separate Odesa strike, according to Ambrey and Ukrainian officials.
  • The barrages follow Ukraine’s recent hits on Russia-linked “shadow fleet” tankers, and maritime advisers warn risk to Black Sea commercial shipping is rising.