Pakistan, July 20 -- The death toll from a Russian strike on a commercial vessel near Ukraine's southern port of Odesa has risen to 10, Ukraine's Seaports Authority said on Monday. The attack targeted a cargo ship carrying an international crew. Maritime security concerns continue to grow in the Black Sea.

According to Ukrainian officials, the Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessel was struck late Sunday near Odesa. The ship was transporting a cargo of corn. Its crew included nationals from India and Syria.

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The Seaports Authority said rescue teams saved eight crew members following the attack. Meanwhile, emergency responders continued operations at the scene. Authorities ...