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Russia Attacks Antigua and Barbuda-Flagged Ship in Odessa; Captain Dies
On September 23, 2026, Russia attacked a cargo ship flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda in Odessa, Ukraine, killing the ship's captain, a Ukrainian citizen. The rest of the crew was evacuated following the attack.
Russia launched an attack on a commercial vessel carrying sunflower oil in the port of Odessa, Ukraine. The ship, registered under the flag of Antigua and Barbuda, was struck by Russian forces. The attack resulted in the death of the ship's captain, who was identified as a Ukrainian national. The remaining crew members were safely evacuated from the vessel.
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IndependentAdevărulSep 23, 12:08 PM
Civil ship hit by Russians in Odessa port. Captain died, rest of the crew was evacuatedA foreign commercial ship was hit by the Russian army in the port in the Odessa region. As a result of the attack, the ship's captain, a Ukrainian citizen, died. The ship was flying the flag of the state of Antigua and Barbuda.
WireUkrainian Independent Information AgencySep 23, 12:04 PM
Russia attacked a ship carrying sunflower oil in Odessa: captain diedRussians struck a cargo ship flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda.