Live: Ukraine accuses Russia of striking Black Sea ship as explosions rock Kyiv

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What happened

Russia struck a Tanzanian-flagged civilian ship in the Black Sea, killing its captain, Ukraine said Thursday, after loud explosions were heard across Kyiv overnight.

Authorities have issued a missile alert in the capital, an AFP journalist reported.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:08:14 UTC.

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  1. Live: Ukraine accuses Russia of striking Black Sea ship as explosions rock Kyiv

  2. At least 19 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine

  3. ‘Unfriendly action’: Russia blasts US sanctions bill, warns of fallout for Ukraine war

  4. US Congress passes Russia sanctions bill

  5. ‘No basis in international law’: China rejects US tariff threat over Russian oil

  6. Russian attack on Ukraine's capital injures at least 16

  7. 'Implications for ties': How India, Russia & China reacted to US sanctions Bill

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