Ukraine says Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged vessels
- Russian drones attacked the Vanuatu-flagged cargo ship ANT near Ukraine's Odesa region, causing a fire and injuring two crew members, who were evacuated for medical treatment with Ukrainian Navy assistance.
- Earlier, three Russia-linked tankers near Turkey's northern coast were hit by drone attacks during a ship-to-ship transfer, including the Palau-flagged James II and two Sierra Leone-flagged tankers, Altura and Velora.
- Ukraine's military intelligence identified the attacked vessels as part of Russia's 'shadow fleet,' which manages up to 30% of Russia's seaborne oil trade and is used to bypass Western sanctions.
- Ukraine is building extensive defenses around Odesa, including anti-tank ditches, barriers, dugouts, barbed wire, and mobile fire groups, to prepare against possible Russian offensives.
31 Articles
31 Articles
Russia hit a Turkish cargo ship in a drone attack in the Black Sea this morning, causing it to catch fire, the Ukrainian navy said. Russia is reporting that a man was killed in the Ukrainian attack in the town of Volzhsky.
Tensions Soar as Russian Drones Hit Foreign Ships in Black Sea
Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged merchant vessels in Ukraine's maritime export corridor in the Black Sea, causing fires which crews later extinguished. The vessels were flagged by Vanuatu, the Comoros, and Panama. This incident underscores ongoing Russian targeting of crucial maritime trading routes since its invasion of Ukraine.
On the night of 28 to 29 May, Russian forces deliberately attacked a ship heading from one of the ports in the Odessa region to Turkey. Crew members were injured as a result of the attack, according to the Ukrainian Navy.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
