Russian drones hit two ships off Ukraine's coast, including Chinese-owned vessel
Summary
Russian forces attacked two ships near Ukraine’s Odesa region using drones and missiles, including a Chinese-owned cargo ship. The attacks wounded more than 30 people and also targeted the Ukrainian port city of Odesa and other areas.Key Facts
- Russia launched hundreds of drones and nearly two dozen missiles at Ukraine overnight.
- Two civilian ships were hit near the Odesa region in the Black Sea; one ship is Chinese-owned and sails under the Marshall Islands flag.
- The Chinese-owned cargo ship was not carrying cargo at the time, had minor damage, and no casualties occurred on board.
- Over 30 people were wounded in the attacks across Ukraine, including strikes near the city of Dnipro.
- Ukraine’s air force downed most of the 546 drones launched by Russia but only part of the missiles.
- Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukraine’s maritime export routes and ports during the ongoing conflict.
- The attacks come after both sides experienced some of their bloodiest strikes in months.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the Chinese-owned vessel was hit by a Russian drone.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
