Russia will consider all vessels entering Ukrainian ports as military targets

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation threatens civilian shipping. In particular, Russia has declared that it will consider ships going to Ukrainian ports as military targets.

“In connection with the termination of the operation of the “Black Sea Initiative” and the closure of the maritime humanitarian corridor, from July 20, 2023, all vessels bound for Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea will be considered as potential carriers of military cargo,” the Ministry of Defense said in a statement Russian Federation

Accordingly, the countries whose flags fly such vessels will be considered involved in the “conflict”.

In addition, Russia declared a number of maritime areas in the northwestern and southeastern parts of the international waters of the Black Sea temporarily dangerous for navigation.

“Corresponding informational warnings about the withdrawal of security guarantees to seafarers have been issued in the established order,” the Ministry of Defense of the terrorist country noted.

Photo: shelling of the Odesa port on July 19.