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Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea

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What happened

The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says.

Key facts

  • The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:17:23 UTC.

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  2. Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea

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  5. Yemen, Saudi Arabia strike Houthis as counteroffensive gets underway

  6. Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after blacklisting company, BBC told

  7. Two dead after ship catches fire, sinks in Black Sea

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