# Russian forces hit cargo ship 37 km south of Odesa, Defense Ministry says

https://mins.news/en/item/123897

- TASS, 2026-10-31 17:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2211383

> Russia’s Defense Ministry said Russian forces struck a dry cargo ship sailing 37 km south of Odesa and carrying supplies for Ukraine’s armed forces. It said drone strikes on vessels transporting military cargo were continuing.

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