Russian Drone Strikes Chinese Cargo Ship Near Odesa Ahead of Putin’s China Visit

Ukraine says a Russian Shahed drone hit the KSL Deyang, a Chinese-owned cargo vessel, overnight near the port of Odesa. All crew members escaped unharmed and managed the damage onboard before the ship continued on its journey. Ukrainian officials report the attack came amid a barrage of 524 drones and 22 missiles launched by Russia. A navy spokesman released a photo showing the upper deck blackened by the strike. China maintains a neutral stance in the war but continues close ties with Moscow. President Putin is set to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing soon, while the Black Sea remains a flashpoint for grain exports since Russia quit the 2022 export deal.

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