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

BBC World Friday 05 June 2026, 12:42 UTC 1 min read

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Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.

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