Ukrainian Defence Ministry statement regarding vessels travelling towards Russian and Ukrainian ports, Black Sea
Issued: 9 months, 1 week ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
20 Jul 2023 - 02:00 | CW Alert 018- (Jul 23) | Europe | General alert | Military | Open source |
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The Ukrainian Defence Ministry have issued a statement addressing vessels travelling towards Russian ports and Ukrainian ports temporarily occupied by Russia. The statement reads "Ukraine's Ministry of Defence warns that from 00:00 on July 21, 2023 (2100 UTC on 20th July) all vessels heading in Black Sea waters in the direction of the Russian Federation's seaports and Ukrainian seaports in Ukrainian territory temporarily occupied by Russia may be considered by Ukraine as carrying military cargo with all the relevant risks." The defence ministry have also stated that "navigation in the areas of the northeastern part of the Black Sea and the Kerch-Yenikale Strait of Ukraine is prohibited as dangerous since 05:00 on July 20, 2023 (02:00 UTC)." |