Russian Missile Strikes Saint Kitts & Nevis-flagged Vessel in Black Sea

The Saint Kitts & Nevis-flagged bulk carrier Aya was reportedly struck by a Russian missile in the Black Sea. The ship, managed by Athens-based VRS Maritime Services, was last seen off the Romanian port of Constanta. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed the missile hit on the grain-carrying vessel.

The Saint Kitts & Nevis-flagged bulk carrier Aya was struck by a Russian missile in the Black Sea, according to shipping sources. The ship's last position was recorded off the Romanian port of Constanta on Thursday, showing it had stopped moving, ship tracking data confirmed.

VRS Maritime Services, the Athens-based manager of the Aya, could not be immediately contacted for comment on the incident. The company's details are listed in various shipping databases.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy disclosed that the Russian missile hit a civilian vessel transporting grain from Ukraine, which had already exited Ukrainian waters.

(With inputs from agencies.)