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Russian forces reportedly attack Ukrainian search and rescue boats in Black Sea

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Posted Jun 7, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-07-0800
Russian forces reportedly attack Ukrainian search and rescue boats in Black Sea

Russian forces reportedly attacked two Ukrainian Maritime Search and Rescue Service vessels on June 7 in the Black Sea. The boats were on a humanitarian mission, and the attack resulted in injuries of varying severity, according to Ukraine's Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk.

Russian forces reportedly attacked two vessels of Ukraine's Maritime Search and Rescue Service on June 7 while they were engaged in a humanitarian mission within the Ukrainian maritime corridor in the Black Sea. Dmytro Pletenchuk, spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy, confirmed the incident, stating that the attack resulted in injuries of varying severity. The vessels were performing their duties when they came under fire, leading to personnel being wounded. Further details regarding the type of attack or the exact number of casualties were not immediately provided.

Sources: Suspilne Novyny

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