US Warns of Potential Russian False Flag Attacks on Civilian Ships in Black Sea

The US has warned that Russia may attack civilian ships in the Black Sea and blame Ukraine for the aggression. The warning comes after Russia targeted the port city of Odesa with missiles and drones, destroying agricultural infrastructure and 60,000 tons of grain. The White House official cited newly declassified intelligence and Russia's release of a video showing the destruction of an alleged Ukrainian sea mine as evidence of a coordinated effort to justify attacks on civilian ships. Russia has also declared that all vessels sailing to Ukrainian ports will be considered potential carriers of military cargo. Ukraine is establishing a temporary shipping route via Romania to unblock international shipping in the northwestern part of the Black Sea.