Russia attacks civilian cargo ship in Odesa Oblast, killing sailor and injuring three
Russian forces attacked a civilian cargo vessel in Ukraine’s Odesa Oblast on Oct. 3, killing one sailor and injuring three other crew members, according to the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority.
On October 3, Russian forces targeted a civilian cargo ship in Ukraine's Odesa Oblast, resulting in the death of one sailor and injuries to three others, according to the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority. The vessel, bearing a Liberian flag, was docked at one of the ports in Odesa Oblast when it was struck. Thirteen crew members were safely evacuated to a secure location.
The deceased sailor was identified as a motorman-sailor, while the three injured crew members sustained wounds during the attack. A spokesperson for the press service condemned the incident, stating that it represented "another deliberate Russian strike on civilian shipping" and that Russia continues to "terrorize the peaceful commercial fleet and sailors who risk their lives every day to keep Ukraine’s sea routes operating."
Throughout the ongoing full-scale war, Russia has persistently targeted Ukraine's maritime export routes. Recent months have witnessed a sharp increase in strikes on cargo ships and deepwater ports, which play a crucial role in facilitating Ukraine's grain exports. On July 17, Russian forces attacked port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast, causing damage to a civilian ship flying the Marshall Islands flag.
Subsequently, on July 19, Russian forces struck the civilian vessel Golden Leo, which was flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, resulting in the deaths of ten individuals. Just over a week ago, on August 17, Russian troops once again targeted port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast, damaging a civilian ship flying the flag of Togo.
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