Zelensky condemns Russian strike on grain ship in Black Sea

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A Turkish-owned grain ship was struck by Russian drones in the Black Sea.

The ship's captain and another crew member were killed; eleven others were rescued.

Romania launched a rescue mission after the ship was hit in neutral waters.

Zelensky called for international pressure to ensure maritime security and food supply.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned a deadly Russian drone attack on a Turkish-owned vessel transporting corn in the Black Sea. The strike killed the ship's captain and another sailor, while eleven crew members were rescued by Romanian authorities after a fire broke out on board.

Romania's interior ministry reported that the ship sank about 30 nautical miles south of its port. Zelensky accused Russia of choosing terror over normal maritime navigation, calling for international pressure to secure global food security.

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