The crew of the ship HELT (Panama flag) that sank after shelling by Russian troops has been rescued.

"Six sailors who were on the ship have been found and are on board the SAR 01 rescue vessel. The health condition of all crew members is satisfactory. The rescue boat is currently returning to the port of Chornomorsk," the Ministry of Infrastructure's Telegram channel says.

The ship was hit by a missile from the Russian Navy and sank within a 12-mile zone on the traverse of the Pivdenny port.