Attack on the Gas Lisbon tanker: MFA of Ukraine condemns another act of Russian aggression
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha issued a strong statement regarding the attack on the Gas Lisbon tanker. The vessel, which was transporting liquefied gas and heading to Ukraine, was attacked near the coast of Romania. This incident has become further proof of the danger that Russia poses to civilian shipping in the Black Sea.
According to the head of the MFA, the attack on a commercial vessel is a gross violation of international law. The Russian military continues to use terror tactics, attempting to block maritime supply routes for energy resources to Ukraine. Such actions create a threat not only to the Ukrainian economy but also to the security of the entire Black Sea region.
The international community has already begun to react to this incident. Experts emphasize that attacks on civilian tankers in neutral waters are an attempt by Russia to increase energy pressure on Ukraine during the winter period. An investigation into the circumstances of the attack is currently underway, and Ukrainian diplomats are working with partners to ensure the security of maritime corridors.
This event once again underscores the need to strengthen the protection of the Ukrainian coast and the security of maritime transport. Ukraine continues to insist that Russia's actions must receive a decisive response from the global community to prevent further attacks on civilian objects.