Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify
Russian strikes on the Odesa region have killed 28 people in July alone, local authorities say.
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"Twenty-eight people died in Russian strikes on the region in July alone."
— Oleh Kiper , Other
"Our government and the military command were preparing decisions that will enhance the safety of navigation and help protect civilian vessels and seafarers from Russian attacks."
— Serhiy Koretskyi , Executive
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Russian strikes on the Odesa region have killed 28 people in July alone, local authorities say.
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