Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned as 'horrific' a Russian strike on a Turkish-owned ship carrying corn in the Black Sea, which killed the vessel's captain and left 11 crew members rescued.
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Key facts
- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strike as 'horrific'.
- The vessel was Turkish-owned and was carrying corn.
- The ship's captain was killed in the attack.
- Eleven crew members were rescued, according to Ukraine's leader.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned what he described as a ‘horrific’ Russian strike on a ship carrying corn in the Black Sea, according to the BBC.
The vessel’s captain was killed in the attack, Ukraine’s leader said. Eleven crew members were rescued following the strike.
The ship targeted in the attack was Turkish-owned, according to the account reported by the BBC.
Zelensky’s condemnation underscores continuing tensions over shipping in the Black Sea, a key route for the movement of grain and other goods.
The BBC reported the details of the attack and the response from Ukraine’s president. Further details about the circumstances of the strike were not provided in the available source.
Why it matters
The Black Sea is a vital corridor for grain and agricultural exports, and attacks on vessels there raise concerns about the safety of commercial shipping and global food supplies. The death of the captain and the targeting of a ship owned by Turkey, a NATO member, highlight the wider risks the conflict poses beyond Ukraine's borders.
Frequently asked questions
What happened to the ship in the Black Sea?
According to the BBC, a Turkish-owned vessel carrying corn was struck in the Black Sea. The ship's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued.
How did Ukraine's president respond?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strike as 'horrific', according to the BBC.
Who owned the ship that was attacked?
The vessel was Turkish-owned, as reported by the BBC.
Timeline
- Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea
BBC World: The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says.