Russia has performed an assault on a civilian vessel transporting Ukrainian sunflower oil to Egypt.

Supply: Naval Forces of Ukraine

Particulars: "On 13 November 2025, the aggressor state as soon as once more carried out an assault on a civilian vessel. The Russian Federation performed a focused strike utilizing a UAV in opposition to the Turkish vessel VIVA, which was en path to Egypt with sunflower oil on board," the assertion mentioned.

"The vessel was crusing by way of the grain hall. There have been 11 residents of the Republic of Türkiye on board," the Naval Forces of Ukraine reported.

The strike was carried out within the open sea, inside Ukraine's unique maritime financial zone, outdoors the protection space of Ukrainian air defence programs, the assertion famous.

The Russian Federation is grossly and cynically violating the norms of worldwide maritime legislation, the Naval Forces of Ukraine mentioned. Such actions immediately contradict the basic ideas of freedom of navigation and represent a flagrant violation of the San Remo Handbook.

Quote: "At current, the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are involved with the captain, and the maritime search and rescue service is on standby to supply help if mandatory."

Particulars: The crew was not injured, and the vessel is continuing to its vacation spot port, the Naval Forces reported.

Via its aggressive actions, Russia is intentionally difficult worldwide legislation and maritime safety, the assertion added.

Quote: "However Ukraine can’t be damaged, we are going to endure and defend our freedom and our proper to a peaceable sea."

Background:

• On the evening of 12-13 December, Russia carried out a large-scale mixed assault on Odesa utilizing assault drones and missiles. Ukrainian authorities reported harm to civilian, power and industrial infrastructure services.
• On the night of 12 December, Russia struck Odesa and the oblast with ballistic missiles and drones. A civilian ship within the port of Chornomorsk belonging to a Turkish firm was broken and one particular person was injured. Harm was additionally reported to civil and port infrastructure.

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