Russia strikes Turkish-owned bulk vessel off Ukraine’s southern coast

A bulk carrier struck during a Russian attack on Ukraine’s southern coast on Friday is owned by a Turkish company, a source familiar with the incident told Reuters.

The vessel was hit while navigating near one of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, an area that has seen repeated strikes on maritime infrastructure in recent months. There are no details about the extent of the damage or any injuries.

Since the collapse of the UN- and Türkiye-brokered Black Sea Grain Initiative in July 2023, Moscow has intensified attacks on port facilities and vessels it claims are supporting Kyiv’s logistics. Ukraine has continued to use its alternative ‘humanitarian corridor’ to move grain and other cargo, and several foreign-owned ships, including Turkish, Greek and Liberian-flagged vessels, have been affected by the escalation.

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