Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast as Putin prepares for key speech

Ukraine has claimed strikes on five cargo ships in the Sea of Azov, accusing them of transporting stolen grain and military supplies. Simultaneously, Ukraine confirmed a naval drone explosion near the Romanian coast as tensions remain high ahead of a major Russian economic event.
Why it matters
The incident escalates maritime conflict in the region and highlights the ongoing use of drone warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Kathryn Armstrong Observator Antena1 In a separate incident, Ukraine confirmed one of its naval drones exploded off Romania s coast on Friday Ukraine says it has struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.
The article presents claims from both sides of the conflict while maintaining a neutral reporting tone.
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