Russian forces have been using Banderol loitering munitions to conduct repeated strikes against Ukrainian Black Sea ports since late July 2026, preventing cargo ships from shipping product.

The Telegraph reported on August 29 that Russian forces have been using the Banderol loitering munitions to conduct repeated strikes against Ukrainian Black Sea ports since the Banderol entered serial production in late July 2026, preventing cargo ships from shipping product.

At least 39 such attacks killed 19 people and injured 25.

The UN recorded a sharp rise in Russian attacks on ships and port infrastructure in the Odesa and Mykolaiv regions, counting at least 39 such attacks.

Additionally, the company had to suspend iron ore production in late July as Russia attacked Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, preventing maritime exports, its key export route.

The bombardment forced shipowners to suspend voyages to Odesa

At least 39 Russian attacks on maritime vessels and port infrastructure in Odesa and Mykolaiv regions resulted in 19 deaths and 25 injuries in July 2026.