Ukraine Drones Hit Russian City, Cargo Ship Sinks After Russian Attack

Ukrainian drones struck the western Russian city of Belgorod early on July 27, causing injuries to 12 people, local authorities reported via Telegram. Among the wounded were two children. The attack also ignited fires in multiple apartment buildings and over 15 vehicles, according to the report. The extent of the damage and the specific targets were not independently verified by Reuters.

This drone assault followed an incident on July 26 where a cargo ship, the "Golden Leo," flying a Guinea-Bissau flag, sank in the waters off Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa. Ukraine's port authority announced the sinking, stating that nine crew members lost their lives, while eight others were safely evacuated. The vessel was reportedly carrying corn and had departed from the Black Sea port of Chornomorsk.

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The ship Golden Leo, which was attacked on July 19 near Odesa, has sunk. As a result of the Russian attack, the ship sustained significant damage to its hull and superstructure, which led to the loss of its seaworthiness and subsequent sinking.

The "Golden Leo" was struck by Russian shelling on July 19, sustaining significant damage to its hull. At the time of the attack, the ship was navigating a route controlled by Ukraine along the Black Sea coast towards Romania. Ukraine's port authority emphasized that Russia's actions against the vessel contravened international maritime law and posed a direct threat to the lives of the crew. A Reuters journalist witnessed the attack on July 19, observing thick smoke billowing from a large vessel near Odesa.

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The actions taken by the Russian military against the vessel violated international maritime law and endangered the lives of the crew.