Russian Strike Hits Wheat Ship in Odesa, Killing 1 and Injuring 3
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Updated · Ukrinform · Aug 6
Russian Strike Hits Wheat Ship in Odesa, Killing 1 and Injuring 3
3 articles · Updated · Ukrinform · Aug 6
Summary
A Guinea-Bissau-flagged dry cargo ship loaded with Ukrainian wheat was struck in Odesa, damaging the hull, sparking a fire and killing one Ukrainian sailor.
Three crew members were injured in the attack, and the rest of the crew was evacuated to shore, according to Odesa regional governor Oleh Kiper and the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority.
Kiper said Russia has continued attacking civilian vessels in the Black Sea, framing the latest strike as part of a systematic campaign against civilians and shipping.
The attack adds to concerns over global food security because the vessel was carrying Ukrainian wheat, a key export moving through Black Sea ports.