Russia has seized a civilian rescue ship near Zmiinyi (Snake) Island

On February 26, a civilian rescue ship "Saphir" on a humanitarian mission was seized and is detained by Russian warships near Zmiinyi (Snake) Island.

Source: Ministry of Infrastructure

Details: Communication with the rescue ship "Saphir" is currently lost.

These actions of the warships of the country-invader are a direct violation of International maritime law and the International Convention on Safe Seas.