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Ukraine says Russian drone attack hit civilian Turkish vessel
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on December 13, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on December 13, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Ukraine accuses Russia of a drone attack on a Turkish vessel in its economic zone, escalating maritime tensions.
KYIV, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Ukraine's navy accused Russia of deliberately attacking a civilian Turkish vessel carrying sunflower oil to Egypt with a drone on Saturday, a day after Moscow hit two Ukrainian ports.
In a statement on Telegram, the navy said the vessel was called the Viva and had 11 Turkish citizens on board. It added that nobody was hurt and the vessel was continuing its journey to Egypt.
"The strike was carried out in the open sea in Ukraine's exclusive economic zone, outside the range of Ukrainian air defence systems," the statement said, accusing Russia of breaching maritime laws.
The navy said it was in contact with the ship's captain.
On Friday, Russia attacked two Ukrainian ports, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels, according to Ukraine's navy. A large fire broke out on one of those ships.
The attacks come after Moscow threatened to "cut Ukraine off from the sea" after Kyiv's attacks damaged three 'shadow fleet' tankers heading to Russia to export its oil.
(Reporting by Max Hunder. Editing by Mark Potter)
A drone attack refers to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to carry out strikes against targets, often involving military operations or surveillance.
A civilian vessel is a ship or boat that is used for non-military purposes, such as transporting goods or passengers, as opposed to military ships.
An exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is a sea zone over which a state has special rights regarding the exploration and use of marine resources, extending 200 nautical miles from its coast.
Maritime law, also known as admiralty law, governs nautical issues and private maritime disputes, including shipping, navigation, and the rights of seafarers.
A port attack involves hostile actions directed at a port facility, which can disrupt shipping operations, damage vessels, and pose risks to maritime security.
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