Kremlin Silent on Black Sea Grain Vessel Strike

The Kremlin did not comment after Ukraine accused Russia of using strategic bombers to attack a civilian grain vessel in the Black Sea, near NATO member Romania. The vessel was transporting Ukrainian grain to Egypt and was struck just outside Ukrainian waters. Both Ukraine and Romania condemned the attack.

The Kremlin declined to comment on Friday after Ukraine accused Russia of using strategic bombers to strike a civilian grain vessel in the Black Sea near Romania, a NATO member, on Thursday. The attack took place just after the ship left Ukrainian territorial waters and was en route to Egypt carrying Ukrainian grain.

Both Ukraine and Romania condemned the attack on the civilian vessel, intensifying political and diplomatic tensions in the region. The incident underscores the ongoing conflict and the international implications of military actions in the Black Sea.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov redirected all questions to the Russian military, providing no further details or clarification on the matter.

(With inputs from agencies.)