A Ukrainian-owned cargo ship registered in Malta was struck by Russia in the Black Sea outside the coast of Bulgaria earlier today. The Chelsea 3 was struck along with with another ship as it was travelling from from Giresun, Turkey, to Giurgiulești, Moldova.
Some crew members, who hail from Ukraine and Azerbaijan, sustained minor injuries but all were rescued.
Russia has been increasing its attacks on commercial assets in the Black Sea along with increased incursions and attacks of drones in Romanian and Bulgarian territory.
Malta’s Foreign Minister Chris Fearne strongly condemned the attack but did not mention the perpetrator.
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