VIDEO Momentul în care o navă care se îndrepta spre România se scufundă în Marea Neagră, după un atac rusesc • Newsweek România

The cargo ship 'Golden Leo' sank near Odesa after being severely damaged by a Russian missile attack, resulting in nine crew fatalities. The vessel was transporting corn to Romania when it was hit on July 19. Ukrainian authorities reported that eight crew members were rescued, but the damage was too extensive for recovery. Ukraine condemned the attack as a violation of international maritime law, while Russia has not publicly responded to the allegations. This incident highlights the increasing threats to maritime security in the Black Sea region, crucial for Ukraine's grain exports.