Russian drones hit two ships including Chinese cargo vessel off Ukraine’s Black Sea coast
Russian drones attacked two ships off Ukraine's Black Sea coast, including a Chinese-owned cargo vessel. The Ukrainian navy reported that the Ksl Deyang was struck but did not sustain significant damage. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region as Russia continues to target maritime routes vital for trade.
- ▪Russian drones hit two ships in the Black Sea, including a Chinese-owned cargo vessel.
- ▪The Ksl Deyang was reportedly heading to load iron ore concentrate in Ukraine's Pivdennyi port.
- ▪Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the attack on the Chinese-owned vessel.
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Russian drones hit two ships including Chinese cargo vessel off Ukraine’s Black Sea coastSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe Ukrainian navy posted a photo of the Ksl Deyang, which it described as a Chinese-owned cargo ship sailed by Chinese crew, showing one of its sides partially charred.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 18, 2026, 06:20 PMUpdated May 18, 2026, 06:20 PMODESA - Russian drones hit two ships in the Black Sea approaching ports in Ukraine’s Odesa region on May 18, including a Chinese-owned cargo vessel, the Ukrainian authorities said, after a night of Russian attacks on the area.Ukraine’s seaports authority said that the strikes had hit two civilian vessels, one under the Marshall Islands flag and another under the Guinea-Bissau flag, both of which were heading…
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