Russia announced?on? Tuesday that it had?struck four cargo vessels?used?by?Ukraine?s?military?and?a vehicle parts factory at the Ukrainian Port of Chornomorsk.

The Russian Defence Ministry reported that two dry cargo ships were 'hit' in the Ukrainian port of Mykolaiv on Monday night and a further two vessels carrying weapons and military equipment south of Odesa.

The ministry said that "as a result...?"the following targets?were hit: In the port of Chornomorsk, the Chornomorsk Automotive Components Plant?and the port terminal where Ukrainian armed forces were repairing military vehicles as well as storing ammunition and fuel."

Could not independently verify Russia's claims. (Reporting and editing by Andrew Osborn.)

(source: Reuters)