A Russian missile hit a Liberian-flagged cargo ship today as it entered the port of Odessaas a result of which the captain was killed and three crew members and a portman were injured, a representative of the Ukrainian armed forces announced.

According to Ukrainian media reports, the KMAX RULER cargo ship was hit by a Kh-31P missile fired by a Russian fighter jet. During the attack, the captain of the ship (whose nationality is not specified) was killed, while three Filipinos – crew members – and a porter were injured.

The cargo ship was to load iron ore destined for China, according to Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov, who said there have been 21 Russian attacks on port facilities since Russia withdrew from the Black Sea grain export agreement. infrastructure of Ukraine.