Russia strikes Liberian-flagged ship in Odesa port, killing one
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Russia attacked a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in a Ukrainian Black Sea port in the Odesa region on Saturday, killing one person and injuring three, the Ukrainian sea ports administration said. Thirteen other crew members were evacuated to safety. The strike comes as Russia has effectively renewed its blockade of Ukrainian Black Sea ports since the summer, disrupting grain and steel exports.
Key Facts
- One person was killed and three were injured in the attack on the Liberian-flagged cargo ship.
- Thirteen other crew members were evacuated to safety after the strike.
- The Ukrainian sea ports administration reported the attack on the Telegram app on Saturday.
- Russia has effectively renewed its blockade of Ukrainian Black Sea ports since the summer, disrupting grain and steel exports.
The Attack
Russia attacked a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in one of Ukraine's Black Sea ports in the Odesa region on Saturday. The strike killed one person and injured three, according to the Ukrainian sea ports administration. Thirteen other crew members were evacuated to safety. The administration reported the attack in a statement on the Telegram app.
Blockade Impact
Russia has effectively renewed its blockade of Ukrainian Black Sea ports since the summer. The blockade has disrupted trade routes and reduced grain and steel exports. The disruption has dealt a heavy blow to the Ukrainian economy.
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