Russia struck a Turkish vessel off the coast of Odesa
29 May 07:50
On the night of May 28–29, Russia launched a drone attack on the dry cargo ship ANT, which was sailing under the Vanuatu flag and is owned by a Turkish shipping company. This was reported by the Ukrainian Navy, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
As a result of the attack, a drone struck the ship’s superstructure, causing a fire on board. Two crew members were injured.
What is known about the attack on the ANT
According to the Ukrainian Navy, Russian drones attacked the dry cargo ship ANT on the night of May 29. The ship was near the coast of the Odesa region and was heading to Turkey.
After the drone struck the ship’s superstructure, a fire broke out on board. Ukrainian naval personnel and representatives of the Maritime Search and Rescue Service quickly arrived at the scene.
Thanks to their quick response, the fire was contained.
Two crew members were injured
Two crew members were injured as a result of the Russian strike on the vessel.
“The two injured crew members were promptly evacuated by Ukrainian Navy boats and transported to a medical facility,” the Ukrainian Navy reported.
The injured were taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
The ship was sailing from the Odesa region to Turkey
The dry cargo ship ANT was carrying cargo from one of the ports in the Odesa region to Turkey. The vessel flies the flag of Vanuatu, but its owner is a Turkish company.
The attack on a civilian merchant ship is yet another example of the threat that Russian strikes pose not only to Ukraine’s port infrastructure but also to international shipping in the Black Sea region.
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Russia continues to target civilian maritime logistics
The strike on the vessel off the coast of the Odesa region occurred amid regular Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports, grain infrastructure, and logistics routes.
Such attacks have consequences not only for Ukraine. They pose risks to foreign vessels, crews, insurance companies, carriers, and countries that receive cargo from Ukrainian ports.
In fact, Russia continues to threaten the safety of civilian shipping in the Black Sea.
Why this attack is significant
An attack on a vessel linked to a Turkish shipowner could have international repercussions. Turkey is a major player in the Black Sea region and a key participant in processes related to maritime security, trade, and logistics.
The strike on a civilian dry cargo ship also demonstrates that Russian attacks pose a direct threat not only to Ukrainian facilities but also to foreign companies and crews working with Ukrainian ports.
The Navy and rescue teams quickly contained the fire
After the drone struck the ship’s superstructure, a fire broke out on board. It was quickly contained thanks to the actions of the Ukrainian Navy and the Maritime Search and Rescue Service.
The rescuers’ prompt response prevented more serious consequences and allowed for the evacuation of injured crew members.
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