Russian Cruise Missiles Sink Ukrainian Cargo Ship

A Ukrainian cargo ship, Golden Leo, has sunk in shallow water off the coast of Ukraine after being hit by three Russian cruise missiles on July 19. The vessel was carrying a load of corn from Odesa at the time of the strike.

The missiles hit the accommodation block on the starboard side, killing 10 people on board and starting a fire, according to Ukraine's navy. In an overnight SAR operation, eight survivors were rescued - including at least one injured crewmember in critical condition.

Russia has been targeting Ukraine's grain export sector in retaliation for strikes on Russian logistics and energy infrastructure. The attack has had a significant impact on global markets, with Ukraine providing about 6% of the world's wheat exports and 11% of its corn exports.