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Russian Missile Hits Civilian Grain Vessel Near Danube River, En Route to Egypt, Zelenskyy Says

Sep 12, 2024, 12:49 PM

A Russian missile struck a civilian vessel carrying Ukrainian grain in the Black Sea, near the mouth of the Danube River in Romanian waters, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The attack occurred after the vessel had left Ukrainian waters and was en route to Egypt. Zelenskyy confirmed there were no casualties in the incident. The vessel was described as an 'ordinary civilian' craft, and the strike has raised concerns about food security as the cargo included wheat bound for Egypt.