Russian UAVs strike two vessels en route to Greater Odesa ports

On 18 May, while travelling through the Ukrainian maritime corridor towards the ports of Greater Odesa, two civilian vessels flying the flags of Guinea-Bissau and the Marshall Islands were hit by UAVs. [Greater Odesa is Ukraine's primary maritime logistical hub in the Black Sea, encompassing the ports of Odesa, Chornomorsk, and Pivdennyi – ed.]

Source: Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority

Details: According to the authority, both vessels sustained minor fires, which the crews extinguished independently.

Early reports indicate that there were no casualties. The vessels continued on their route to their destination ports.

Background:

• The Ukrainian Navy reported that Russia struck a Chinese merchant vessel in the Black Sea on the night of 17-18 May using a Shahed drone.
• The vessel, named KSL DEYANG, is owned by a company from North Korea, crewed by Chinese nationals and sails under the flag of the Marshall Islands.

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