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Russia has accused Ukraine of killing Azerbaijani crew members aboard two cargo ships heading to a Russian port, in a drone attack that, according to Baku, killed at least five of its citizens.
Ukrainian authorities reported that their unmanned aerial vehicles had attacked five vessels in the ports of Mariupol and Berdiansk, in the Sea of Azov, as well as in the coastal waters of territories controlled by Russia.
Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's drone forces, indicated that his teams had attacked dry cargo ships and a tanker that were involved in the "theft" of Ukrainian grain and the transfer of military cargo and fuel, and that the names of the ships were painted over and their radars turned off.
For its part, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that two ships, the Natra and the Zircon, were sailing from Turkey to Rostov-on-Don, in southern Russia, when they were attacked by Ukrainian drones.
"The circumstances of the incident are being investigated. According to available information, the vessels were attacked by Ukrainian drones, which once again confirms the terrorist nature of the Kyiv regime, which is increasingly attacking civilians and civilian infrastructure," the agency stated.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan stated that the crews aboard the vessels included a total of 25 Azerbaijani citizens and added that the ships did not belong to Azerbaijan.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its condolences to the families of the deceased. It also affirmed that it is in contact with the Azerbaijani authorities and would provide all necessary assistance.
Source: portalportuario
