Drone Strike on Turkish Vessel: Amidst Tensions at Sea
Ukraine's navy reported that Russia targeted a civilian Turkish vessel carrying sunflower oil to Egypt with a drone. The attack occurred a day following Russian strikes on two Ukrainian ports. The vessel, named Viva, sustained no casualties among its 11 Turkish crew members and continues its journey.
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Ukraine's navy has accused Russia of escalating tensions by targeting a civilian Turkish vessel via drone. The vessel, Viva, was ferrying sunflower oil to Egypt at the time of the attack.
The incident unfolded just a day after Moscow launched attacks on two Ukrainian ports, intensifying hostilities in the region.
Despite the drone strike, all 11 Turkish nationals on board the vessel were unharmed, and Viva continues its voyage to its Egyptian destination.
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