Missile Attack on MJ Pinar Ship in Odessa Port Kills Four Syrian Crew Members
Activists circulated news of a missile attack, believed to be of Russian origin, targeting the MJ Pinar ship in Ukraine’s Odessa port. Preliminary reports indicate that four Syrian crew members were killed, and another was injured. The victims hailed from Syria’s Arwad Island and were identified as:
- Mohammed Ali Osman
- Deeb Kanfani
- Ahmed Amer
- Mohammed Habqazi
Details of the MJ Pinar Ship
According to the Ukrainian Maritime Ports Authority, the victims were crew members of the MJ Pinar, a cargo ship with a gross tonnage of 30,500 tons, built in 2009. The vessel was reportedly carrying grain bound for Algeria, as stated by the Ukrainian news outlet Dumskaya.
Context of the Attack
The incident underscores the escalating tensions in the region, with maritime routes becoming increasingly dangerous amid the ongoing conflict. The MJ Pinar was docked in Odessa, a critical port for Ukrainian grain exports, when the alleged Russian missile struck, highlighting the risks faced by civilian crews in conflict zones.
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