Russia attacks foreign cargo ship in Odesa Oblast, killing captain – photos

- 23 September, 09:16
Firefighters. Photo: Oleh Kiper on social media

Russian forces have struck a cargo vessel flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda in Odesa Oblast, killing its captain, a Ukrainian citizen.

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

Quote: "The Russians have attacked port and civilian infrastructure facilities in Odesa Oblast.

The enemy targeted a merchant cargo vessel flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda. A fire has broken out. The vessel's captain, a Ukrainian citizen, has been killed. The rest of the crew has been evacuated. The fire has now been extinguished."

Photo: Oleh Kiper on social media

Details: Kiper added that Russian forces had attacked warehouses used to store medicines, household goods and food products in two consecutive strikes. It took several hours to put out the fires.

Photo: Oleh Kiper on social media
Photo: Oleh Kiper on social media

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