Ukraine Claims Russia Killed Civilians In Black Sea Ship Attack
Summary
Ukraine said Russia attacked a cargo ship in the Black Sea near Romania, killing at least two people. Romanian authorities rescued 11 crew members from the ship, which was carrying corn and sailing under a foreign flag.Key Facts
- The attack happened in Romania’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea.
- Two people died, including the ship's captain, and 11 crew members were rescued.
- The ship, named Royad Mammadov, is Turkish-owned but sailed under the flag of St Kitts and Nevis.
- Ukraine accused Russia of using drones to strike the ship in neutral waters.
- The ship was carrying corn and was headed to a port in Italy.
- Romania reported the incident near an offshore oil and gas rig close to its coast.
- Russia and Ukraine have been attacking each other’s grain and shipping routes in the Black Sea.
- The conflict raises concerns about global food supply, as the region handles major grain exports.
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