BREAKING NEWS: Russians attacked two Ukrainian civilian rescue vessels, there are casualties (photo)

The attack occurred within the Ukrainian sea corridor.

The Russian aggressor attacked two civilian search and rescue vessels in the Black Sea , grossly violating the norms of international law. This was reported on Facebook by the Deputy Prime Minister for the Reconstruction of Ukraine – Minister of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine Oleksiy Kuleba.

A boat on fire with visible smoke rising from the damage, featuring a close-up of the boat's side marked with 'SAR' and 'DAA.'

“The enemy attacked two boats of the Maritime Search and Rescue Service, which were carrying out a humanitarian mission within the Ukrainian sea corridor. Unfortunately, there are casualties. Evacuation by boats of the Ukrainian Navy is underway,” he wrote.

The Minister noted that small coastal search and rescue vessels are under special protection in accordance with international humanitarian law.

As reported by the press service of the Ukrainian Navy, both vessels, in accordance with international law, had the appropriate color and SAR markings, which is an abbreviation for Search and Rescue.