Russia attacks civilian ship in Odesa port, one sailor killed

Russian armed forces attacked a Liberian-flagged civilian cargo vessel at a port in Ukraine's Odesa region, the Administration of Sea Ports of Ukraine reported.

Casualties

One sailor was killed in the strike. Three more crew members were wounded. The remaining 13 crew members were successfully evacuated to safety.

Incident details

The attack occurred directly in the port's water area. The vessel sustained damage. The Administration of Sea Ports of Ukraine condemned the attack as a gross violation of international maritime law.