Spokesman Report
MOSCOW: Russia has condemned what it described as a Ukrainian drone attack on an Iranian merchant vessel carrying civilian cargo in the Caspian Sea, calling the incident an act of aggression and a violation of international law.
Responding to a media question, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the alleged July 25 attack targeted an Iranian commercial vessel transporting civilian cargo from Astrakhan.
Zakharova described the incident as a “criminal act” that, according to Russia, demonstrates the Ukrainian government’s intention to expand the geographical scope of the conflict and its “terrorist activities.”
She further said the alleged attack on a civilian vessel highlighted what Moscow views as a direct threat to the security of the Caspian littoral states.
“The Caspian Sea must remain free from military incidents and continue to serve as a region of peace, good-neighbourliness, and cooperation,” Zakharova said.
Her remarks reflect the official position of the Russian Foreign Ministry regarding the reported incident. Ukraine has not publicly responded to the Russian allegations, and the claims could not be independently verified.
