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Russian drones hit two foreign-flagged civilian ships in the Black Sea, Ukraine says
Euronews.com • • world
Key Points:
- Russian drones attacked two foreign-flagged civilian ships in the Black Sea, one from Saint Kitts and Nevis and another Panamanian-flagged, resulting in one death and five injuries, including one critically injured sailor.
- Ukrainian officials condemned the strikes as an attack on freedom of navigation, international trade, and global food security, with the damaged vessels reportedly resuming movement.
- Concurrent Russian drone attacks across southern Ukraine caused multiple casualties, including a fatal fire in Odesa and injuries from strikes in Kherson and Kharkiv, where over 40 homes were damaged.
- Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 79 of 90 Russian drones during the overnight attacks, demonstrating robust defensive capabilities.
- Earlier on Thursday, Ukraine conducted a significant strike on a Moscow oil refinery, causing a large explosion and fire, with President Zelenskyy describing it as a justified retaliation against Russian aggression.
