Ukraine says seven killed in attack on Russian ship

Ukraine has claimed that seven Russian sailors were killed in an attack on a Russian ship near the Kerch Strait. The incident, which occurred on the same day that Russia seized three Ukrainian naval ships, has further increased tensions between the two countries.

The Ukrainian government has condemned the attack, calling it a “senseless act of aggression.” Russian authorities have not confirmed the casualties but have stated that the ship was targeted by Ukrainian forces.

The Kerch Strait has been a flashpoint in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. The recent escalation in tensions has raised fears of a wider conflict in the region.

Both Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating international maritime laws in the incident. The Ukrainian government has called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss the situation.