The Natra and Zircon ships, sailing under the flags of Belize and Palau and heading from Türkiye to the port of Rostov-on-Don, came under attack in the Sea of Azov on the morning of June 5, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova regarding the attack on the Natra and Zircon ships in the Sea of Azov, APA's Russia bureau reports.
It was noted that citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan were among those killed and injured on both vessels.
It was reported that the injured sailors were assisted by a Russian vessel and a border unit of the Russian Federal Security Service.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims. We wish the injured a speedy recovery,” the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman stressed.
Zakharova noted that the circumstances of the incident are being investigated.
According to her, the available information indicates that the ships were attacked by Ukrainian drones.
The Russian Foreign Ministry official also stated that Russia is in close contact with the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Moscow and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan: “The Russian side will provide its partners with all necessary assistance in obtaining information about the circumstances of the incident and ensuring consular access for Azerbaijani citizens.”
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