In the port of Kherson, Ukraine, a Turkey-flagged general cargo vessel, the Kuruoglu 3, stranded for over two years, was struck by missiles, likely launched by Russian forces. Owned by Istanbul-based Kuruoglu Denizcilik, the 1990-built vessel sustained hits on its starboard side, causing water ingress. The ship, stuck since February 22, 2022, due to the Russian invasion, faces imminent sinking, as per the owner's statement. Maritime security firm Ambrey reported several stranded vessels in the Mykolaiv and Kherson ports suffered similar attacks in the past two years.