Russia damages Turkish-owned vessels in attack on Ukrainian ports

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Alastair McCreadyDecember 13, 2025 at 04:34 AM

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On December 12, 2025, Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian ports of Chornomorsk and Odesa, resulting in damage to three Turkish-owned vessels. According to Ukrainian officials and the shipowner, one of the damaged ships, the Panama-flagged Cenk T, was carrying food supplies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the attacks, which included a strike on a civilian vessel, had no military purpose. He accused Russia of prolonging the war to destroy normal life in Ukraine. Cenk Shipping confirmed the attack on their vessel, which occurred around 4pm local time.

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Chornomorsk ×250% Black Sea 60% Ukraine ×480% Russia ×380% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×290%

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90%

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Ukraine

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