The number of people killed as a result of the missile strike launched by Russia on a civilian cargo ship in the Odessa waters of the Black Sea yesterday has increased.
Modern.az reports that the Ukrainian Sea Ports Administration (AMPU) released information about this.
According to the information, the number of people killed as a result of the Russian army's attack has reached 10. Among the dead is one Ukrainian citizen.
It was stated that the attacked ship was carrying a cargo of corn.
At the time of the incident, there were a total of 17 crew members on the ship. Most of them were citizens of Syria and India, and there was also a Ukrainian pilot on board.
Detailed information about the condition of the injured has not yet been provided.
It should be noted that the intensification of attacks against merchant ships in the Black Sea in recent months has further increased concerns about the safety of international cargo transportation. An investigation is underway regarding the incident.
