Two vessels damaged in drone attacks in Ukrainian Black Sea corridor
Two ships flying Panamanian and Barbadian flags were attacked while transiting Ukraine's Black Sea navigation corridor on June 10, with Ukrainian officials attributing the strikes to Russian drones. The corridor was established to facilitate Ukrainian grain and metal exports through the Black Sea to Romanian ports. The incidents underscore ongoing Russian efforts to disrupt Ukrainian maritime trade and civilian infrastructure in the Odesa region.
Two commercial vessels were damaged in separate attacks while operating within Ukraine's Black Sea navigation corridor on June 10, according to the Ukrainian Ports Authority. One ship carrying metal was headed to the port of Odesa, while the second was departing with grain cargo. Ukrainian regional governor Oleh Kiper attributed the attacks to Russian drones and reported that multiple waves of drone strikes also targeted civilian infrastructure and energy facilities in the Odesa region. A fire broke out on one vessel but was extinguished by the crew, and both ships sustained damage but were able to continue their voyages with no reported injuries. The Russian defence ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The attacks represent a continuation of efforts to disrupt the humanitarian corridor established to enable Ukrainian exports.
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Panamanian, Barbadian vessels damaged by attack in Ukrainian waters, ports authority says
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