Russian forces launched a missile strike on port infrastructure in the Odesa region in the evening. The attack damaged the civilian dry cargo vessel VENTURO, sailing under the flag of the Marshall Islands, and left one civilian dead.
The consequences of the strike were reported by Odesa Regional Military Administration head Oleh Kiper and the Ukrainian Navy.
According to Kiper, the vessel’s superstructure was damaged in the attack, causing a fire.
The 17-member crew was evacuated. Four people were injured and received medical assistance without being hospitalized.
The Ukrainian Navy said the VENTURO was damaged and lost propulsion following the Russian strike.
Despite the danger and continued shelling, Ukrainian Navy boat crews went to sea to conduct a rescue operation.
As a result, 17 civilian sailors, all citizens of the Philippines, were safely evacuated to shore.
The Navy also reported that a civilian was killed. No further details about the victim were provided.
