# Russian strikes hit military cargo ship at Black Sea port of Nikolayev

https://mins.news/en/item/16999

- TASS, 2026-08-08 15:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2170521

> Russian forces reportedly used high-precision, long-range weapons and attack drones during the day. The strikes hit a dry cargo ship carrying military equipment at the port of Nikolayev, along with a warehouse holding weapons and military supplies. The reported targets were linked to military cargo and storage facilities.

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