Russian drones strike two vessels in Black Sea: What is known
Photo: a Russian Shahed drone (Getty Images)
Russian attack drones targeted the southern part of Ukraine's Odesa region and the Black Sea, damaging two civilian cargo vessels, according to a statement from the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (AMPU) and a post by Odesa Regional Military Administration head Oleh Kiper.
According to the agency, the civilian cargo vessels damaged were sailing under the flags of Panama and Barbados. One of the ships was heading to the Greater Odesa port for loading metal, while the other was departing a Ukrainian port with a shipment of wheat.
Attacks on infrastructure in the Odesa region
The enemy also struck civilian facilities and energy infrastructure in the southern part of the Odesa region.
According to Kiper, relevant services are currently working at the impact sites to eliminate the consequences of the attacks. He also noted that there were no fatalities or injuries.
On May 29, Russian forces attacked a vessel en route from one of the ports in the Odesa region to Türkiye. The strike left crew members injured.
Also, on the night of May 18, Russian forces hit a Chinese commercial vessel in Ukraine’s territorial waters.
In addition, in late April, Russian forces attacked a Saint Kitts and Nevis–flagged bulk carrier traveling through the maritime corridor to Odesa for grain loading. A fire broke out on board, and the navigation system was disabled.
