30.11.2025 18:06
The spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, claimed that the attack on the 'KAIROS' and 'VIRAT' ships in the Black Sea was an act of terrorism. Zakharova stated that the attacks aimed to hinder peace efforts in Ukraine.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that the attack on the 'KAIROS' and 'VIRAT' vessels sailing in international waters in the Black Sea is a 'terrorist act' and that they condemn it.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova made a written statement regarding the attack on the 'KAIROS' and 'VIRAT' vessels sailing in international waters in the Black Sea.
"TURKISH PARTNERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THIS ATTACK"
Zakharova noted that the vessels were heading towards Novorossiysk Port under the Gambian flag and were attacked by unmanned maritime vehicles on November 28-29, stating, "Our Turkish partners are concerned about these attacks."
"WE STRONGLY CONDEMN THE TERRORIST ACTS"
Emphasizing that the Caspian Pipeline Consortium was also attacked, Zakharova said, "The special services of the Kiev administration reported that they carried out attacks by sharing images of terrorist acts in the Ukrainian media. We strongly condemn the organized terrorist attacks and the actions of all parties that support the planning and execution of these attacks."
Zakharova conveyed that these attacks are directly linked to attempts to obstruct international efforts for a resolution in Ukraine and called for condemnation of the attacks.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, two tanker vessels named KAIRO and VIRAT belonging to Russia's "Shadow Fleet" were attacked in the Black Sea.
It was announced that the attack was carried out by a joint operation of the Ukrainian security service and the Ukrainian navy.