Russian forces attack Tanzania-flagged vessel bound for Ukrainian port; captain killed
A merchant ship flying the Tanzanian flag was struck while traveling to a Ukrainian port, resulting in one death and three injuries among crew members, according to Ukrainian officials.
Russian forces attacked a Tanzania-flagged vessel en route to a Ukrainian port, killing the captain and injuring three crew members, according to Ukrinform, Ukraine's state news agency.
The incident marks another attack on commercial maritime traffic in the Black Sea region amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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- Russia attacks Tanzania-flagged vessel bound for Ukrainian port, captain killed, three injured — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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