Russia attacks Odesa port: two civilian vessels damaged, wounded
3 March 2025 11:39
Russia launched a missile attack on the port infrastructure of Odesa, injuring two civilian workers. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
The attack damaged two civilian vessels: the Sierra Leonean-flagged Super Sarkas, a bulk carrier loaded with more than 21,000 tons of corn and soybeans for export. The Levante F container ship of the Swiss company MSC, flying the flag of Panama, was also damaged. A fire broke out on the vessel after it was hit.
In total, this is the 29th civilian vessel to be damaged by Russian attacks.
“Despite the enemy shelling, the Ukrainian maritime food corridor is working. We have already handled 106 million tons of cargo, including almost 70 million tons of grain. These are 4,000 vessels that delivered our agricultural products to the countries of Africa, Asia and Europe,” said Oleksiy Kuleba, Vice Prime Minister for Reconstruction of Ukraine, Minister of Communities and Territories Development.
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