Russia attacks foreign cargo ships in Black Sea, killing Egyptian sailor

kyivindependent.com·Francis Farrell·2026-06-22T09:35:30.000Z
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The article describes a Russian drone attack on three civilian cargo ships in the Black Sea, killing an Egyptian crew member and damaging the vessels, according to Ukrainian officials. It emphasizes the danger to international shipping and frames the attack as part of a pattern of Russian aggression, especially after recent diplomatic efforts to ensure safe passage. The account relies solely on Ukrainian sources and presents the incident as evidence that Russia cannot be trusted on Black Sea security.

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