Ukraine claims Russia 'rammed our tugboat' off Crimea

[JonLP24]

Source: BBC

Ukraine has accused Russia of ramming one of its boats off the coast of Crimea, amid rising naval tensions.

A Ukrainian navy statement says the "openly aggressive actions" occurred as three of its vessels sailed to Mariupol in the Sea of Azov.

Its tug, named Yana Kapu, allegedly suffered damage to its engine, guard rail and outer shell.

But Russia said the ships were in its waters, and accused the Ukrainians of "provocative actions".

Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-europe-46333976

[cvoogt]

1. and no one will do anything about it

I mean... Russia annexed Crimea and the world shrugged

[paleotn]

2. Peace in our time..

except this time Neville is actually on our advisary's payroll.

[Igel]

3. "In its waters" sounds like a claim of exclusivity.

That's new to me. It was vaguely predicted, given Russian militaristic jingoism, but the Sea of Azov was jointly held and administered, with no exclusive claim admitted.