Six crew members have now been confirmed dead and four remain missing after Russia attacked a civilian cargo ship in the Black Sea near Odesa.

In the Odesa region, a Russian strike damaged the dry cargo vessel Venturo. One person was killed, and 17 sailors were evacuated. — Ukrinform.

Russian forces launched strikes on Odesa’s port infrastructure on July 18, hitting an Antigua and Barbuda-flagged commercial vessel, killing one and injuring three.