UK: Russia Targeted Civilian Ship in Ukraine Port Attack

UK accuses Russia of targeting civilian cargo ship in Black Sea port on Aug 24, according to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
Missile attack was successfully thwarted by Ukrainian defenses per declassified intelligence
Russia targeted Liberian-flagged cargo ship berthed in port with multiple missiles including two Kalibr missiles
Since July, Russia accused of threatening civilian vessels in Black Sea after quitting UN grain deal
Britain says attacks show Putin's desperation as he tries to win a war he will not win

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Posted 9/11/2023, 6:28:00 PM