Russian defense officials released a video on Tuesday showing naval forces firing on and boarding a commercial ship in the Black Sea. The move comes after Russia pulled out of a deal that allowed exports of grain through the waters.
The ship carried the flag of the Pacific island nation Palau. Officials say the captain of the ship was asked to stop for a cargo inspection on Sunday. However, the Russians received no response and fired warning shots at the vessel.
It was the first time Russian forces have fired on a commercial ship since withdrawing last month from the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
The ship carried the flag of the Pacific island nation Palau. Officials say the captain of the ship was asked to stop for a cargo inspection on Sunday. However, the Russians received no response and fired warning shots at the vessel.
It was the first time Russian forces have fired on a commercial ship since withdrawing last month from the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
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Russian forces fired on and boarded a Palauan commercial ship in the Black Sea on Tuesday, after withdrawing from a deal that allowed grain exports. The incident marks the first time Russian forces have fired on a commercial vessel since exiting the Black Sea Grain Initiative last month, following
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230816_N02/
Date: Aug. 16, 2023
Created: 2023/08/16 10:35
Updated: 2025/12/09 01:04
Last Read: 2023/08/16 17:35