Russian strike on civilian ship in Odessa region kills sailor, injures 3

Russian forces attacked a civilian cargo ship flying the Liberian flag in a port in the Odessa region, killing a sailor and injuring three crew members. The Ukrainian Sea Ports Administration reported the incident on Facebook, noting that 13 crew members were evacuated to safety. The administration condemned the attack as another Russian strike on civilian shipping, stating that Moscow continues to target commercial vessels and sailors working on Ukrainian maritime routes. Officials expressed condolences to the family of the deceased sailor and wished a speedy recovery for the injured. Previous attacks on civilian vessels in the region occurred in July, August, and September 2026, with Russian forces striking commercial ships and port infrastructure, resulting in deaths and injuries among crew members.