Barbados-flagged bulk carrier MJ Pinar was hit by Russian missiles at the port of Odesa yesterday evening with four crew killed, and another injured. The dead crew hailed from Syria and Ukraine.
The handysize vessel was loading a cargo of wheat when it was struck with images showing the ship’s port side badly charred.
The attack comes at a time when Russia and Ukraine are reported to be closing on a temporary ceasefire deal.
Ukraine said yesterday it is ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire with Russia proposed by the US, after a day of US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia.