Incident involving a bulk carrier, Ukraine
Issued: 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
16 Nov 2023 - 15:00 | CW Alert 016- (Nov 23) | Europe | General alert | Military | CLOSED SOURCE |
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Information has been received stating that the Master of a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier reported being attacked whilst underway, after departing Pivdennyi, Ukraine (exact position and time of the incident have not been specified). The reports state that a missile struck the vessel, the extent of the damage sustained has not been confirmed and the bulk carrier is reported to have headed to Romania following the incident. UPDATE 1: Following further investigation, additional reports have been received stating that the missile did not directly strike the bulk carrier. The vessel and crew have been reported safe. UPDATE 2: Further information has been received confirming the time and position of the incident. The incident occurred at 15:30 UTC whilst the vessel was underway in the over 12m draft corridor, approximately 31nm East-northeast of Sulina, Romania. |