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Ukraine Reports Russian Attack on Civilian Ships in Black Sea

Ukrainian authorities reported a new Russian attack on civilian ships in the Black Sea. A drone attack on a Panamanian vessel caused a fire, injuring one crew member. A ship flying the San Marino flag was also attacked.


Ukraine Reports Russian Attack on Civilian Ships in Black Sea

Ukrainian authorities have reiterated their complaints about Russian attacks on commercial navigation in the Black Sea, a key route for the international transport of food and goods. In this case, no injuries were reported, and the vessel was able to continue its journey. According to Ukraine's Vice Prime Minister for Reconstruction, Oleksii Kuleba, a Russian drone struck a Panamanian ship that was awaiting authorization to enter port and load vegetable oil. The attack caused a fire on board. 'Unfortunately, one crew member was injured and is receiving the necessary medical attention,' Kuleba reported on social media, adding that maritime rescue services had been dispatched to the scene to control the fire and assist the crew. The Ukrainian official also confirmed a second attack on a ship flying the flag of San Marino, which was leaving port with a cargo of grain.