Russian forces hit civilian ship in Black Sea, several crew members injured

Russian forces have hit a civilian ship sailing under the Panamanian flag in the Black Sea, resulting in injuries among the crew.

Source: Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "A drone strike hit a civilian vessel sailing under the Panamanian flag in the Black Sea on the evening of 4 March as it was leaving the port of Chornomorsk. The ship was carrying maize. Several crew members have been injured in the attack."

Details: Kiper added that those injured had received medical treatment and the crew had been evacuated.

Russian forces also launched drones on southern Odesa Oblast on the night of 4-5 March.

"A fire broke out at a disused holiday resort as a result of the attack. The blaze engulfed some wooden buildings. A nearby four-storey building was partially damaged. Cars were also affected," Kiper said.

He added that the fires had since been extinguished and no casualties had been recorded.

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