Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026
1 Russia Kills Captain of Antigua and Barbuda Ship in Black Sea Attack ⚔️ War Sep 23, 1:37 AM EDT 18/7
Death tolls in the Odesa region rose overnight after multiple Russian drone attacks struck maritime and land infrastructure. A cargo ship sailing under the flag of Antigua and Barbuda was hit in the western Black Sea, killing its Ukrainian captain and forcing the evacuation of the remaining crew. The Russian Ministry of Defence claimed the vessel was transporting military shipments to the port of Odesa.
Other targets of the strikes included three logistics centers in Odesa and a warehouse in the village of Myrne. Russia reported that these facilities were used for drone components and military cargo, although the Kyiv Post reported that consecutive attacks also hit warehouses storing food and medical supplies. The operation was carried out using Geran-2 and Geran-4 drones.