Russian Bomber Mistakenly Hits Grain Ship in Black Sea

UK intelligence reports suggest the missile strike on the MV Aya was due to pilot error and outdated weaponry.

On September 11, the MV Aya, carrying grain from Ukraine to Egypt, was struck by a Russian missile in the Black Sea.
The UK Ministry of Defence attributes the incident to a likely mistake by Russian pilots using aging AS-4 KITCHEN missiles.
The missile's failure to detonate may have prevented catastrophic damage to the vessel, which reached Romania under its own power.
The strike has raised concerns about potential escalation in Russian attacks on the Black Sea grain corridor.
Ukraine continues to defend against Russian advances, including shooting down 78 drones in a recent assault.