On the 6th (local time) the Odesa regional military administration said a civilian bulk carrier flying the Guinea-Bissau flag and transporting Ukrainian wheat was attacked by Russian forces in the Black Sea. The vessel sustained hull damage and caught fire; one person was killed and three wounded. All crew have been evacuated ashore and the injured are receiving treatment. Russia has not commented.

2026-08-06

On the 6th (local time) the Odesa regional military administration said a civilian bulk carrier flying the Guinea-Bissau flag and transporting Ukrainian wheat was attacked by Russian forces in the Black Sea. The vessel sustained hull damage and caught fire; one person was killed and three wounded. All crew have been evacuated ashore and the injured are receiving treatment. Russia has not commented.