"Pirates of the 21st century": russian Navy sinks and seizes civilian ships

17.03.2022

Ukraine

Since the beginning of the war, at least 5 civilian ships have been attacked by russian military.

Steam ship "HELT" under the Panamanian flag - rocket attack, hit below the waterline, sank.

The ships "Namura Queen" and "Lord Nelson" under the Panamanian flag - missile hits.

Bunker "Milenial Spirit" under the flag of Moldova - hit with two missiles.

The ship "Banglar Samriddhi" (Bangladesh) - shelling with rockets.

The rescue ship "Sapphire", Ukraine, was seized and forcibly held in the port of Sevastopol.

Victims: 1 dead, 2 injured.

Source: Ukrainian Sea Ports Administration