Vessel sinks a week after being struck by Russian fire, Ukrainian officials say
Vessel sinks after Russian strike in Black Sea
📍 Aftermath
The civilian Palau‑flagged grain ship that Russia struck in the Black Sea was reported to have sunk a week later, with Ukrainian officials confirming the loss. Two sailors, including Indian nationals, were reported missing, and Russian authorities reiterated they would continue attacks despite protests.
Coverage of the incident has since quieted.
Epilogue added 52d ago, after coverage quieted.
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A civilian grain ship flagged in Palau sank in the Black Sea on July 26, a week after being struck by Russian fire, according to Ukrainian officials. The incident involved a grain ship that was hit twice by Russia as it left port for Greece.
The Independent and NDTV reported that two sailors, including Indians, are missing. Russia's stance on attacks on Black Sea shipping has drawn protest from India over sailor deaths, with Reuters citing Ukrainian officials on the sinking.
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Vessel sinks a week after being struck by Russian fire, Ukrainian officials say Reuters · 55d ago broke it first
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What happened to the grain ship?
It sank in the Black Sea after being struck by Russian fire
How many sailors are missing?
Two sailors are missing, including Indians
What is Russia's stance on Black Sea shipping attacks?
Russia says it won't stop attacks despite Indian protest over sailor deaths
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