M/V CENK T, transporting food supplies, was hit by a missile in Chornomorsk, but no casualties have been reported as firefighting efforts continue.
The M/V CENK T, operated by Cenk Denizcilik, was attacked by a ballistic missile shortly after docking at Chornomorsk port today at 16:00 local time. The vessel was transporting fully loaded trucks of fresh vegetables, fruits, and food materials on the Karasu – Odesa route.
In response to the attack, the company stated, "Immediately after the attack, the fire that broke out on the starboard side of the vessel was promptly addressed by tugboats, port firefighting units, and the ship's crew. Efforts to extinguish the fire are ongoing. So far, there have been no reports of casualties or injuries, and the damage appears to be solely material. We are evaluating the incident within the framework of international maritime regulations and are closely monitoring the process in full cooperation with the relevant official authorities. Confirmed information regarding developments will continue to be shared with the public."
The moments of the attack were recorded second by second on a mobile phone camera.