MOSCOW, November 1. /TASS/. Russian forces struck a dry cargo vessel carrying cargoes for the Ukrainian army 16 kilometers southeast of Odessa, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

According to the ministry, during the day, Russian forces continued drone attacks on sea vessels that are used to transport military cargoes.

"As a result of a strike, a dry cargo ship delivering cargoes for the Ukrainian army was hit while moving 16 kilometers southeast of Odessa," the ministry said.