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Turkey mediates Black Sea shipping safety talks; Ukraine, Russia positions far apart
Digi24LO·TR · UA · RU·about 10 hours ago
Russian forces struck a cargo ship in Odesa port overnight, per Russian MoD. This escalates attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure, threatening grain exports and shipping safety. Details on vessel damage and casualties are unconfirmed.
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Russian forces have conducted multiple strikes against Ukrainian cargo and supply ships in Odesa, Pivdennyi, and other Black Sea locations. The Russian Ministry of Defense claims these vessels were transporting military supplies, though this remains unconfirmed. This represents a direct escalation of naval hostilities and attacks on Ukrainian maritime logistics.