Turkish vessel with Indians onboard hit by Russian drones, captain killed: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that a Turkish-flagged vessel, the Royad Mammadov, carrying corn and with Indian and Azerbaijani nationals onboard, was attacked by two Russian drones in the Red Sea, resulting in the death of the captain and injuries to others. Romania's Coast Guard confirmed a fire in its exclusive economic zone, though not the cause.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing dangers of maritime navigation in conflict zones, particularly the Black Sea, and raises concerns about global food security and the safety of international shipping amidst the Russia-Ukraine war.
Russia attacked a vessel in the Red Sea with Indians onboard was attacked by Russia, said Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It was a Turkish vessel with Azerbaijani nationals also on board, while the captain has been killed."A horrific strike by two Russian drones on a civilian vessel in neutral waters, which was carrying corn and belonged to Türkiye. On board were citizens of Azerbaijan and India. As of now, regrettably, it is known that the ship's captain has been killed. My condolences. The fate of one more person is still being clarified. Eleven crew members were rescued, one of them injured," he said in a statement on X."Ukraine has repeatedly proposed concrete steps to de-escalate the situation and ensure security in the Black Sea. There have also been relevant proposals from third countries. But Russia consistently chooses terror and sinking civilian vessels instead of normal maritime navigation.
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