Russia attacks Turkish vessel VIVA in the Black Sea

Russia strikes at Turkish civilian ship in the Black Sea

Russia strikes at Turkish civilian vessel VIVA, which was heading to Egypt with a cargo of sunflower oil. The vessel was passing through grain corridor.

On board were 11 Turkish citizens. Information on their condition and the extent of damage is being updated.

Details of the incident

• attacked civilian merchant ship;

• route. grain corridor in the Black Sea;

• cargo sunflower oil;

• on board 11 Turkish citizens.

Official statements on the nature of the strike and further actions of the parties are expected.

Context.

The grain corridor was created to ensure the safe export of agricultural products from the region. An attack on a civilian vessel of a foreign state may have international implications and affect the safety of maritime traffic in the Black Sea.