Kyiv: Russian forces attacked vessels in Ukrainian waters

Ukraine's government has accused Russian forces of attacking two civilian vessels conducting a humanitarian mission in Ukrainian territorial waters. Oleksiy Kuleba, the deputy head of the Ukrainian government, stated on Telegram that the "enemy launched attacks on two naval service vessels for research and rescue that were carrying out a humanitarian mission within the Ukrainian maritime corridor."

The maritime corridor is a route in the Black Sea used by ships heading to Romanian ports. Kuleba confirmed that there were injuries, and an evacuation operation is currently in progress, involving vessels from the Ukrainian Navy.

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the enemy launched attacks on two naval service vessels for research and rescue that were carrying out a humanitarian mission within the Ukrainian maritime corridor.

Details regarding the extent of the injuries and the specific vessels targeted were not immediately available. The incident occurs amidst the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with maritime activity in the Black Sea remaining a critical and often contested aspect of the war.

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unfortunately there are injured