Ukraine says second cargo ship reaches safe waters

Ukraine says a second civilian cargo ship leaving the port of Odesa has reached safe waters, despite warnings from Russia that such vessels may be considered military targets.

Ukraine announced a new maritime corridor earlier this month after Russia left the Black Sea grain deal, which aimed to ensure safe navigation for civilian grain shipments from Ukrainian ports.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on social media that the second vessel has reached Romanian waters after successfully navigating through the temporary Black Sea corridor.