Russia says ships attacked in Sevastopol were part of grain deal

Russia on Saturday said that its ships that were targeted in a drone attack in Crimea's Sevastopol port were involved in a UN-brokered deal to allow the export of Ukrainian grain, AFP reported.

"It should be emphasized that the ships of the Black Sea Fleet that were attacked by terrorists are involved in ensuring the security of the 'grain corridor' as part of an international initiative to export agricultural products from Ukrainian ports," Moscow's defense ministry said in a statement.