A civilian bulk carrier sustained minor damage after an incident involving an explosive device near a major Ukrainian seaport. The crew was reported to be safe, and the vessel continued its journey.
Incident Details
A civilian bulk carrier, flying the flag of Belize, suffered minor damage after it struck an explosive device near the Ukrainian seaport of Chornomorsk. Two sources confirmed the incident. At the time of the explosion, the vessel had no cargo on board, and its crew was unharmed. The ship was able to continue on its way after the event.
Local Context
The incident occurred near the seaport of Chornomorsk, a strategically important port in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region. This port is part of a vital maritime transport corridor in the Black Sea. The incident followed a significant attack by Russian drones in the area, which had occurred earlier on the same day and caused power outages due to strikes on energy facilities.
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Source: Reuters
