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Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify

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Ten people were killed in Russian attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea, as strikes on commercial vessels intensify, according to reports.

The Russian missile struck the Golden Leo, a Guinea-Bissau-flagged ship carrying corn, off Ukraine's Odesa region, it was reported.

28 people

Russian strikes on the Odesa region killed 28 people in July alone, according to local authorities.

Separately, a Russian attack on Odesa reportedly killed three people, though it is not clear if this is distinct from the merchant ship strike.

Ukraine targeted Moscow with drones overnight, according to unverified reports.

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  1. BBCTen killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify (opens in a new window)
  2. google.comTen killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify (opens in a new window)
  3. channelnewsasia.comRussian attack on corn ship off Ukraine's Odesa kills 10 (opens in a new window)
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