Zelensky condemns Russian strike on corn-carrying ship in Black Sea

Ukraine's leader says a Russian attack on a Turkish-owned ship carrying corn killed its captain, while 11 crew members were rescued.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned a Russian strike on a Turkish-owned vessel transporting corn in the Black Sea.

The ship's captain died in the attack and 11 crew members were rescued, according to Ukraine's leader.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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