Russian attack on civilian cargo ship in Odesa region kills sailor, injures three

On Saturday, October 3, Russian forces attacked a civilian cargo ship in the Odesa region, killing a sailor and injuring three other crew members. The attack targeted a Liberia-flagged vessel at a port. The Maritime Administration of Ukraine reported that 13 crew members were evacuated to safety. A motorman was killed, and three others were wounded. Officials condemned the strike as another deliberate Russian attack on civilian shipping. Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukraine's maritime export routes during the full-scale war, with attacks intensifying recently. Previous incidents include strikes on vessels in August and July, including one that killed 10 people.