570 Ships Attacked and 40 Killed in the Black Sea This year... Damage Greater than in Hormuz
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As attacks on ships by Russia and Ukraine intensify, the Black Sea has emerged as the shipping route with the highest number of seafarer fatalities worldwide this year. The number of deaths has surpassed that of the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil shipping route for the Middle East. According to the Financial Times (FT) on the 25th (local time), figures compiled by maritime security firm Embry and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) show…
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The Black Sea has become the most dangerous body of water for merchant mariners this year, with the death toll there surpassing that in the Persian Gulf.
Over 570 ships attacked and 40 killed in the Black Sea
The Black Sea has become the deadliest shipping route on the planet, overtaking even the fearsome Strait of Hormuz. Over 570 vessels have been attacked since the beginning of the year, and at least 40 sailors have lost their lives. The war is no longer limited to Ukrainian and Russian ports - the deadly attacks have reached Bulgaria and Romania. The alarming picture is revealed by the British Financial Times in a large-scale investigation. The B…
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