From July 20, all ships on Black Sea coast of Ukraine will be military targets

🇷🇺🇺🇦 From July 20, all ships in the Odessa region and the remaining coast of Ukraine will be considered as military targets.

Official statement of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation

 In connection with the termination of the Black Sea Initiative and the curtailment of the maritime humanitarian corridor, from 00:00 Moscow time on July 20, 2023, all ships en route to Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea will be considered as potential carriers of military cargo.

Accordingly, the flag countries of such vessels will be considered involved in the Ukrainian conflict on the side of the Kyiv regime.

In addition, a number of sea areas in the northwestern and southeastern parts of the international waters of the Black Sea have been declared temporarily dangerous for navigation. Relevant informational warnings about the withdrawal of safety guarantees to seafarers have been issued in accordance with the established procedure.