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Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ukraine says Russia struck civilian ship entering port in Odesa region
KYIV: Ukraine mentioned Wednesday Russia fired a missile at a civilian ship coming into a port within the Black Sea area of Odesa, injuring the ship’s crew and killing a harbour pilot.
Since a UN-brokered deal guaranteeing secure passage for civilian ships collapsed in July, each Kyiv and Moscow have ramped up navy exercise and assaults within the Black Sea.
“Persevering with the fear of civilian transport, the enemy insidiously fired an Kh-31P anti-radar missile within the path of one of many ports of Odesa area from tactical plane within the Black Sea,” the Ukrainian military mentioned.
“The missile hit the construction of a civilian vessel flying the Liberian flag because it was coming into the port,” it added.
It mentioned a harbour pilot was killed, whereas one other port employee was injured.
“Three crew members, residents of the Philippines, have been injured, one among them was hospitalised,” it added.
The collapse of the UN-backed grain export deal in July prompted Moscow to warn that any ships coming into Ukrainian ports could possibly be considered as potential navy targets.
Ukraine subsequently introduced the launch of a brand new “humanitarian hall” — a sea route for civilian ships — that avoids worldwide waters.
However Russia has continued to assault Ukraine’s grain-exporting ports and infrastructure.
Since a UN-brokered deal guaranteeing secure passage for civilian ships collapsed in July, each Kyiv and Moscow have ramped up navy exercise and assaults within the Black Sea.
“Persevering with the fear of civilian transport, the enemy insidiously fired an Kh-31P anti-radar missile within the path of one of many ports of Odesa area from tactical plane within the Black Sea,” the Ukrainian military mentioned.
“The missile hit the construction of a civilian vessel flying the Liberian flag because it was coming into the port,” it added.
It mentioned a harbour pilot was killed, whereas one other port employee was injured.
“Three crew members, residents of the Philippines, have been injured, one among them was hospitalised,” it added.
The collapse of the UN-backed grain export deal in July prompted Moscow to warn that any ships coming into Ukrainian ports could possibly be considered as potential navy targets.
Ukraine subsequently introduced the launch of a brand new “humanitarian hall” — a sea route for civilian ships — that avoids worldwide waters.
However Russia has continued to assault Ukraine’s grain-exporting ports and infrastructure.
