Russia Struck Three Merchant Ships in the Black Sea

Russia attacked three civilian ships in the Black Sea. Eleven people were injured, including three who were killed.

Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, reported this on his Telegram channel.

The ships, which were attacked during the day, were flying the flags of Tanzania and Liberia. After the attack, the 11-member crew of one of the ships was evacuated to shore. A few hours later, Russia launched another strike, hitting a third civilian vessel flying the flag of the Marshall Islands.

“Every such cynical strike by the enemy is a war crime against civilians, civilian shipping, and global food security,” Oleh Kiper stated.

The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority notes that for the fifth consecutive day, Russia has continued its terror campaign against the port infrastructure of Greater Odesa and civilian shipping.

On June 22, Russia also struck the foreign vessel VICTRESS with a drone, and the Ukrainian Navy rescued the crew of a foreign dry cargo ship.