https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zelensky-condemns-horrific-russian-strike-on-boat-carrying-corn-in-black-seaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zelensky-condemns-horrific-russian-strike-on-boat-carrying-corn-in-black-seahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zelensky-condemns-horrific-russian-strike-on-boat-carrying-corn-in-black-sea#u109777Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:48:12 +0000A 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 mattersThe 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