Black Sea shipping attacks kill 70+ sailors; Russia, Ukraine target merchant vessels

Since June, the Black Sea has seen hundreds of attacks on commercial vessels, killing over 70 sailors, with both Russia and Ukraine employing new tactics that sailors describe as 'shoot to kill.' This marks a significant escalation in targeting civilian shipping, raising risks for global grain and energy trade through the region. The claim is based on sailor accounts and media reporting; exact attribution and casualty figures remain unverified.

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