A Russian missile against a cargo of wheat for Egypt. Today's strike in the Black Sea was against an ordinary civilian vessel immediately after leaving Ukrainian territorial waters. According to preliminary data, fortunately, there were no casualties.

Ukraine is one of the key global donors of food security. The internal stability and life of dozens of countries in different parts of the world depends on the normal and smooth operation of our export food corridor.

Our food supply to countries in Africa and the Middle East region is critical. We will continue to do everything to protect our ports, our Black Sea and the supply of food to the global market. This is a real priority for Ukraine - the protection of life, and it should be a priority for every country as well.

We are waiting for the reaction of the world. Wheat and food security should never be a target for missiles.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (2 children)

all of the articles are saying the ship was headed to egypt, not that it was an Egyptian ship. do we know who it was flagged under?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Belize-owned, Turkish operated, under the flag of St. Kitts & Nevis

A Turkish operated merchant vessel, the MV Aya, has been hit by a Russian Kh-22 missile launched by a Tu-22M Backfire bomber. The Belize-owned, St. Kitts & Nevis flagged ship was sailing from the port of Chornomorsk, carrying 26,550 tons of grain for Egypt

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/09/civilian-grain-ship-hit-by-russian-kh-22-missile-in-black-sea/

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Belize-owned, Turkish operated, under the flag of St. Kitts & Nevis

Ah, the usual maritime corporate fuckery.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Flagged under Saint Kitts / Nevis.

https://archive.ph/POl10