17 Seafarers Rescued By Ukrainian Navy After Russian Strike Disables Cargo Ship
The vessel lost propulsion after the strike, and all 17 survivors were brought ashore as Russia continued attacks on port infrastructure.
- On Saturday, July 18, Russian forces struck Odesa port infrastructure, hitting the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged commercial vessel VENTURO and disabling its propulsion in the Black Sea.
- Russia has intensified strikes on maritime infrastructure following Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces' attacks on 172 vessels linked to Russia's shadow fleet during Operation Molochka.
- The Ukrainian Navy rescued 17 Filipino seafarers from the drifting VENTURO, though the strike killed one person and injured three others aboard the vessel.
- Odesa Regional Military Administration Head Oleh Kiper confirmed Russian forces launched a secondary strike at rescue crews; the Russian Ministry of Defence alleged the ship carried military cargo, which Ukrainian officials dispute.
- Regional violence continued Friday with Russian drones striking a UN World Food Programme warehouse in Dnipro and a bus in Marhanets, following July 17 strikes across Kharkiv and Chernihiv that left one dead and at least 21 injured.
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17 Seafarers Rescued By Ukrainian Navy After Russian Strike Disables Cargo Ship
Representation purpose only The Ukrainian Navy rescued 17 Filipino seafarers from the dry cargo ship VENTURO after a Russian strike disabled the vessel off the coast of the Odesa region. One seafarer aboard was lost, whereas three were hurt and taken to hospital. The Ukrainian Navy said the strike damaged the ship and disabled its propulsion, leaving it stranded at sea. Russian attacks on the surrounding coastline were still continuing as naval …
Russia Strikes Another Foreign Cargo Ship in Odesa Port, Killing One
Russian forces struck another foreign-flagged commercial vessel during a missile attack on Ukraine’s Odesa region on July 18, killing one person and injuring three others, according to Odesa Regional Military Administration head Oleh Kiper. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps our team in the field. DONATE NOW The attack targeted port infrastructure on Ukraine’s Black Sea coast and hit a merchant ship sailing under the flag …
Russia has once again attacked the port of the Ukrainian city of Odessa with rockets.
Russia launched a series of strikes on the Odessa region - among the civilians there is a dead and wounded. As a result of the attack on a foreign ship under the flag of Antigua and Barbuda, one person was killed and three were injured. The occupiers launched a second strike during the liquidation of the consequences.
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