OREANDA-NEWS  The attack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) on foreign ships, tankers and dry cargo ships in the Sea of Azov confirms the terrorist nature of the regime in Kiev. This was stated by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, in her Telegram channel.

According to her, the Ukrainian military is increasingly targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure facilities.

"The Russian side will provide all necessary assistance to partners in obtaining information about the circumstances of the incident and ensuring consular access to Azerbaijani citizens," Zakharova wrote.

She added that Russian diplomats are in contact with the Azerbaijani Embassy and colleagues from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Transcaucasian Republic.

Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan confirmed the deaths of five of its citizens aboard a tanker attacked by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Sea of Azov. The attack took place in the early morning hours of Friday, June 5.