Kiev: The captain of a civilian ship in the Black Sea was killed in a Russian drone attack. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced this on Monday. According to him, the Turkish-owned ship was carrying Indian and Azerbaijani citizens on board.
Attack by two Russian drones
According to Zelensky, the Turkish-owned civilian ship was targeted by two Russian drones. The attack occurred in international/neutral waters of the Black Sea. He condemned the incident, calling it an attack on a civilian ship.
11 crew members rescued
After the attack, 11 crew members on board were rescued, one of whom was reportedly injured. Zelensky said the fate of another person was not immediately clear.
Presence of Indian citizens confirmed
Zelensky stated that both Indian and Azerbaijani citizens were on board the ship. However, the available information did not provide specific details about the number of Indian citizens or their current condition.
The Ukrainian President called for steps to ensure maritime security and de-escalate tensions in the Black Sea.