Russian drone hits civilian ship leaving Chornomorsk port in Ukraine's Odesa region
Russia hit civilian vessel leaving port in Odesa region (illustrative photo: Getty Images)
A Russian drone hit a civilian vessel as it was leaving Chornomorsk port in the Odesa region. Crew members were injured, head of Odesa Regional Military Administration Oleh Kiper reported.
The attack occurred yesterday evening, on March 4, in the waters of Black Sea.
According to Kiper, a Russian drone hit a civilian vessel under the Panama flag as it was leaving Chornomorsk port. The vessel was carrying corn.
As a result of the attack, crew members were injured. The injured received necessary assistance, and the evacuation of people was also carried out.
Already this night, on March 5, Russian forces again terrorized the Odesa region. The southern part of the region came under attack.
According to the Regional Military Administration, the attack caused fire on the territory of an inactive recreation base. Fire engulfed wooden houses.
Also, as a result of UAV strikes, a nearby four-story building was partially destroyed, and civilian vehicles were damaged.
"Fires that broke out were promptly extinguished by rescuers. Fortunately, there were no casualties," the statement said.
Russians carried out a missile strike on railway infrastructure in the Odesa region during daytime on March 4. The administrative building was damaged as a result of the attack, and children were among the injured.
