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Ukrainian deputy prime minister Oleksiy Kuleba says that Russian drone attacks in Ukraine have killed at least five people, including an Egyptian crew member aboard a Panamanian-fl
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In Short: A Turkish-owned cargo ship in the Black Sea was struck by a Russian drone, resulting in the death of an Egyptian cook and forcing the crew to abandon the vessel.
A Turkish-owned cargo ship, the 'VICTRESS,' was hit by a Russian drone in the Black Sea, leading to the death of an Egyptian cook and the evacuation of the remaining crew members, according to Ukrainian authorities.
The Ukrainian Navy launched a rescue mission due to concerns about the fire spreading on the vessel, successfully evacuating the crew members who escaped on a life raft.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba announced the incident, adding that the crew member who died was 58 years old and worked as a cook on the ship.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, with drone attacks becoming a recurring issue in the region, as evidenced by the recent deaths and evacuation of the crew.
Background
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest country in Europe after Russia, which borders it to the east and northeast.
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- A Turkish-owned cargo vessel was struck by a drone in the Black Sea, killing one crew member and forcing the remaining sailors to abandon ship, Ukrainian authorities announced on June 22.
- The Panama-registered dry cargo ship “VICTRESS” caught fire after being hit by an unmanned aerial vehicle, the Ukrainian Navy said.
- The victim was a 58-year-old Egyptian cook, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said, adding that the remaining eight crew members escaped on a life raft and were later rescued by Ukrainian naval forces.
- The Ukrainian Navy said the rescue mission was launched due to concerns that the fire could spread throughout the vessel.
- The agency argued that Kuleba’s property purchases do not align with what has been his official income.
- In a press release, SAPO said that in 2021, while serving as the first deputy head of the Kyiv City State Administration, Kuleba signed preliminary agreements to purchase an apartment and a parking space in Kyiv with…
- The investigation also found that in 2023, while working in the Presidential Office, Kuleba organized the final paperwork, registration of property rights, and conclusion of service agreements for this property.
- SAPO said Kuleba involved his driver in this process.