Russian Forces Attack Guinea-Bissau-Flagged Grain Ship Near Odesa, One Dead and Three Injured | Ukraine news

A commercial vessel carrying Ukrainian grain came under fire in the Black Sea, raising fresh concerns about maritime safety and global food security.

In Odesa region, Russian forces attacked a vessel flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau that was carrying Ukrainian wheat. One person was killed and three were injured.

This was reported by Oleg Kiper, head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration.

Nature of the incident and its consequences

According to the Odesa Regional Military Administration, the enemy continues to systematically attack civilian vessels in the Black Sea. This time, a merchant bulk carrier flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau and carrying Ukrainian wheat was damaged; the vessel’s hull sustained damage and a fire broke out.

The vessel’s crew was evacuated to shore, and the injured are receiving the necessary medical assistance.

These strikes once again demonstrate the systematic nature and cynicism of Russian terror, as well as the threat posed by the aggressor both to the lives of civilians and to global food security as a whole

– Oleg Kiper

The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority confirms that the sailor who was killed was a Ukrainian citizen.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.