Event Brief
Russia strikes Chinese cargo ship before Putin-Xi summit
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
Summary: Zelensky said a Russian drone struck the KSL DEYANG ship bound for Ukraine’s Pivdennyi port.
WHO: Volodymyr Zelensky
WHAT: Russian drone struck the KSL DEYANG cargo vessel headed for Ukraine’s Pivdennyi port.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 5:43 AM ET
WHERE: Off the coast of Ukraine
WHY: A Russian drone attack hit the vessel as it was at sea.
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