Russian Drones Strike Cargo Vessels at Mykolaiv Port
Russian attack drones targeted maritime logistics and transport networks in southern Ukraine overnight on August 3, 2026. The strikes hit multiple commercial cargo vessels berthed at Mykolaiv port and operating within the Black Sea. The Russian Ministry of Defence claimed the operation successfully damaged ships allegedly carrying Western military equipment. Ukrainian port authorities confirmed several fires aboard targeted vessels but have not released casualty figures. The attack continues Moscow's strategy of crippling Kyiv's rear logistical lines and export capacity.
Date: August 3, 2026
Location: Mykolaiv, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Times Now World