Sailors from sunken ship return to Ukraine - Embassy in Romania
On Thursday, March 18, Ukrainian sailors from the crew of the vessel Volgo Balt 179, accompanied by employees of the Ukrainian Embassy in Romania, arrived at the border crossing point of Reni (Ukraine).
"After registration of entry to the territory of our state, Ukrainian citizens are to go in an organized manner to Odesa, where they will be met by representatives of the operator of the sunken ship Volgo Balt 179," the press service of the Embassy informs.
The state of health of all ten rescued sailors is satisfactory.
It is noted that during their stay on the territory of Romania, the sailors were provided with everything necessary and underwent appropriate medical and preventive procedures to organize their safe transportation to Ukraine.
As reported, the Volgo Balt 179 with 13 Ukrainians onboard sank in the Black Sea off the coast of Romania. Ten sailors were rescued, two sailors died. One sailor is considered missing.
Advertising
Advertising
MORE ABOUT
Pirates capture three sailors, including two Georgian citizens, near Gabon
20:51, 02.05.2023
Sailors of Caspian Flotilla of Russia refuse to carry out combat missions due to emergency state of ships - Main Defense Intelligence
13:00, 24.05.2022
Border guards evacuate foreign sailors from four ships under threat of shelling
11:42, 06.03.2022
SBU returns to Infrastructure Ministry State Register of Sailors previously seized by raiders
13:18, 03.08.2021
Ukrainian sailors from sunken ship may return home next week, search operation continues - Embassy in Romania
15:06, 13.03.2021
LATEST
EU Ambassadors to review Ukraine Plan required for Ukraine Facility on May 8
19:04, 07.05.2024
Ukraine's Dpty Foreign Minister informs OPCW Director-General about Russia's systemic violations of Chemical Weapons Convention
19:02, 07.05.2024
Three drowned men found in Tysa River – State Border Guard Service
18:28, 07.05.2024
Belgian PM confirms participation in Peace Summit – Zelenskyy
18:00, 07.05.2024
Zelenskyy, Spanish PM discuss continuation of military aid