Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Ukraine's Attack on Iranian Ship in Caspian Sea is 'Attempt to Expand Terror Geography'

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova condemned Ukraine's attack on an Iranian commercial ship in the Caspian Sea. Zakharova stated that this attack reveals Ukraine's intention to 'expand its terror geography'.The attack, carried out by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, is seen as an act of aggression that violates international law in the Caspian Sea.

The attack on the Iranian commercial ship carrying civilian cargo from Astrakhan is an act of aggression that disregards international law. Such criminal actions demonstrate Kiev's obvious desire to expand the geography of its terrorist activities.

Such actions pose a direct threat to the security of the coastal countries in the region. The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on July 25 that one crew member was killed as a result of the attack.It was emphasized that the Caspian Sea should be kept away from any military incidents, and the importance of the region remaining a zone of peace and cooperation was highlighted.