In the Odesa region, a Russian strike damaged the dry cargo vessel Venturo. One person was killed, and 17 sailors were evacuated.
According to Ukrinform, the Ukrainian Navy reported this on Facebook.
"After the Russian strike, the dry cargo vessel Venturo was damaged and lost its ability to move. Among the civilians, there was one fatality. Despite the danger, naval servicemen went out to sea to provide assistance," the statement said.
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Crews of Ukrainian Navy boats successfully carried out a rescue operation, during which 17 civilian sailors, all citizens of the Philippines, were evacuated to shore.
