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Greek Maritime Minister Vassilis Kikilias said he believed the strike may be connected to the U.S. decision to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil.

Two people who were trapped beneath the rubble have been rescued by emergency workers. An injured 17-year-old is in serious condition following the attack.

Ukraine's military intelligence agency described both ships as a "key part" of Russia's Kerch ferry service.

"Russia's war against Ukraine threatens... the safety of our citizens," Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi said.

The rulings mark the latest in the ongoing prosecutions of Ukrainian servicemembers held in Russian captivity following Kyiv's cross-border operation in August 2024.

The strike damaged the refinery, allegedly due to falling drone debris, local authorities said.

Russian authorities have justified the restrictions on security grounds.

Russia’s growing attacks on Ukraine’s rail network are making even routine trips more dangerous, forcing passengers off trains in the middle of the night under new safety protocols.

"Ordinary homes, schools, and civilian businesses have also been hit," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

The number includes 810 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Russia launched an overnight missile and drone attack against Ukraine in the early hours of March 14, with explosions reported in multiple regions, according to local authorities and monitoring channels.