Turkish media report a cargo ship was struck by an attack drone in the Black Sea, with several people wounded including Turkish civilians, according to initial reports. The vessel's identity, the attacker, and the exact location have not yet been disclosed.
Turkish media reported Monday morning that a cargo ship in the Black Sea was hit by an attack drone, wounding several people including Turkish civilians. The vessel's name, the attacking force, and the exact coordinates are not yet confirmed. The incident follows a series of maritime strikes in the Black Sea over recent weeks, including a Panamanian-flagged vessel struck by a drone on June 20 with one killed, and a Ukrainian-reported strike on a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker on June 10. The attacker's identity remains unverified, and no immediate claim of responsibility has been made.
3 developments
- DevelopingPanama-flagged vessel struck by drone in the Black Sea, one dead
- DevelopingRussia strikes wheat-carrying ship in Black Sea, crew member killed
- StrongUkrainian drones strike Turkish-owned cargo ship near Novorossiysk, wounding several crew
- DevelopingUkrainian drones strike Russian ships in Black Sea, report says
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