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Russia attacks two Ukrainian ports, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels

On Dec 12, Russia attacked two Ukrainian ports at Chornomorsk and Odesa, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels including one reportedly carrying food supplies, Reuters said.
Russia's escalation followed Kyiv's strikes on 'shadow fleet' tankers, with Moscow stepping up port attacks last week after Kyiv used kamikaze naval drones on sanctions-evading vessels.
Ukraine said the strikes used drones and ballistic missiles, with Oleksiy Kuleba adding, `The strike is aimed at civilian logistics and commercial shipping`; Cenk Shipping reported the Panama-flagged Cenk T was hit around 1600 Ukraine time.
Zelenskiy posted photos of a burning ship in Chornomorsk, where firefighters battled the blaze; a private company employee was injured in Odesa port, while Turkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed damage but no Turkish injuries.
Black Sea shipping lanes remain vital to Ukraine's exports, and Turkiye has offered to mediate, urging suspension of attacks on navigation and port infrastructure amid rising regional tensions.

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