Russia attacks two vessels in Ukrainian ports: one carrying corn, another awaiting vegetable oil loading
Photo by: ВМС України / Ukrainian Navy
On Monday, January 12, Russia once again attacked civilian vessels in Ukrainian ports, according to Oleksii Kuleba, Vice Prime Minister for the Restoration of Ukraine and Minister for Communities and Territories Development.
He said a Russian UAV struck a Panama-flagged tanker that was waiting to enter a port to be loaded with vegetable oil. One crew member was injured and is currently receiving the necessary medical assistance. Maritime rescue services are already on site, and a fire on board is being extinguished.
Russian forces also attacked a San Marino–flagged vessel that was leaving the port carrying a cargo of corn. No injuries were reported, and the vessel has continued its voyage.
“This is yet another proof that Russia is deliberately targeting civilian vessels, international trade, and maritime safety. Despite the constant terror from the aggressor, Ukraine continues to operate its ports and fulfill its international obligations,” Kuleba wrote.