On the evening of March 11, Russia launched a ballistic missile strike on the port of Odessa. As a result, the civilian ship “MJ PINA” under the Barbados flag was damaged. At the time of the strike, it was loading wheat for export to Algeria.

Four people, Syrian citizens, were killed in the strike. The youngest victim was 18, the oldest was 24. Two more people were injured, a Ukrainian and a Syrian. They are receiving necessary assistance.

“Russia is attacking Ukrainian infrastructure, in particular ports that are involved in ensuring the world’s food security. It is important that port infrastructure is protected from terror, and free and safe navigation is guaranteed. We must continue to strengthen our air defenses, and through force of arms and diplomacy, achieve reliable peace and security,” commented Oleksii Kuleba, Deputy Prime Minister for the Restoration of Ukraine and Minister for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine.

Another ship, berths, and grain storage warehouses were also damaged.

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