Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea
A Turkish-owned grain ship, the Royad Mammadov, was sunk by Russian drones in the Black Sea, killing two crew members, including the captain, and rescuing 11 others. The attack occurred on a ship carrying corn. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strike as 'horrific'. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of shipping in the Black Sea.
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- ✓ Two crew members were killed in the attack on the Turkish-owned grain ship.
- ✓ The ship was carrying corn when it was attacked.
- ✓ 11 crew members were rescued after the attack.
- ✓ The attack was carried out by Russian drones.
What changed
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the ship was attacked by two Russian drones.
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Zelensky condemns Russian drone strike on Turkish grain ship in Black Sea
A Turkish-owned grain ship, the Royad Mammadov, was sunk by Russian drones in the Black Sea, killing two crew members, including the captain, and rescuing 11 others. The attack occurred on a ship carrying corn. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strike as 'horrific'. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of shipping in the Black Sea.
Why it matters
The attack on the grain ship is part of an escalation of Russian strikes in the Black Sea, amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. The Black Sea has been a critical waterway for grain exports from Ukraine, and the safety of shipping in the region has been a major concern. The incident has also raised questions about the security of civilian vessels in the area.
What is confirmed
- Two crew members were killed in the attack on the Turkish-owned grain ship.
- The ship was carrying corn when it was attacked.
- 11 crew members were rescued after the attack.
- The attack was carried out by Russian drones.
- The incident occurred in Romanian waters.
Still unconfirmed
- Russia intensifies strikes in the Black Sea as part of its war against Ukraine
What to watch next
- Further developments on the security situation in the Black Sea
- International response to the attack on the grain ship
- Efforts to ensure the safety of shipping in the region
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (16)
- Reuters — Romania says two dead after fire on ship, Ukraine blames Russian drones
- 10TV — Romania reports 2 dead and 11 rescued after fire onboard a vessel in Black Sea
- Euronews.com — Turkish grain ship sinks in Black Sea after deadly drone attack
- TVP World — Two dead, 11 rescued after suspected drone hits cargo ship near Romania
- BBC — Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea
- Українська правда — Russian drones attack Turkish vessel, captain killed – Zelenskyy
- dw.com — Ukraine says Russian drones behind Turkish ship sinking
- Yahoo — Two crew-members dead as merchant ship sinks in the Black Sea
- Al Jazeera — Ukraine says Russian drone attack sinks ship in Romanian waters
- www.bbc.com — Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea
- www.yahoo.com — Children killed while they slept as Russian missile kills 19 in block of flats
- sg.news.yahoo.com — Ship sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack - Yahoo News Singapore
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