Turkish bulk carrier YASA JUPITER was hit by either air strike or missile off Odessa, Black sea, on Feb 24, while en route from Dnepro-Bugskiy to Constanta Romania. According to Turkish MRCC, the ship sustained damages in cargo hold area, but she remained under way, continued voyage. Crew are, thankfully, safe.

Bunker tanker MILLENIAL SPIRIT was fired upon 12 nm south of Yuzhniy port, Ukraine, Black sea, in the afternoon Feb 25. Tanker was damaged, communication lost, last AIS dated 0930 UTC Feb 25.

Japanese bulk carrier NAMURA QUEEN was hit by a missile on Feb 25 at "Yizhniy Port” outer Anchorage, Ukraine, Black sea. Superstructure was hit, inflicting serious damages. 2 crew members were injured. There was fire, but it is already extinguished.

By the end of the day MILLENIAL SPIRIT is said to suffer fire, destroyed lifeboats, other equipment, and crew reportedly, abandoned the ship.
Overall, by evening Feb 25 shells, bombs and missiles hit at least 3 ships, including Turkish bulk carrier YASA JUPITER, bunker tanker MILLENIAL SPIRIT, and Japanese bulk carrier NAMURA QUEEN.

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