⚡️ Two Russian civilian cargo ships hit by Ukrainian missile strike in Sea of Azov

🗣 Russian Defence Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said Russian forces are not targeting Ukrainian cities.

"Russia's armed forces are not carrying out missile, air, or artillery strikes against Ukrainian cities", he said during a press briefing.

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▪️ At 11 a.m., the Russian civilian cargo ships SGV-FLOT and SERAPHIM SAROVSKIY were subjected to a missile attack by the Ukrainian armed forces from Mariupol.

▪️ The SGV-FLOT's oil cargo was damaged, a fire broke out on board, one of the crew members was seriously injured. The fire has been extinguished. Both ships are continuing their trip. Border patrol boats were sent to evacuate the wounded.

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📸 Servicemen from the 57th motorised infantry brigade of the Ukranian Armed Forces laid down their arms and went over to the side of the LPR.

After the end of hostilities, they will be allowed to go home, the People's Militia of the LPR said.

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