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Russian strike reported on corn vessel in the Black Sea
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Crew members rescued from the vessel
Ukraine's president blamed Russia for striking the civilian vessel Royad Mammadov with two drones, killing its captain. Romania said 11 crew members were rescued and two people died after the vessel caught fire and sank in its exclusive economic zone.
2 sourcesBBC News, Al JazeeraUpdated
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AllegedVolodymyr Zelensky said Russia attacked the civilian vessel Royad Mammadov in neutral waters.
2 of 2 sources“A horrific strike by two Russian drones on a civilian vessel in neutral waters”
AllegedVolodymyr Zelensky said the strike involved two drones.
2 of 2 sources“A horrific strike by two Russian drones”