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Drone Attack on Cargo Ship in Black Sea Leaves Captain Dead with Indians Onboard
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News18•05-10-2026, 22:37
Drone Attack on Cargo Ship in Black Sea Leaves Captain Dead with Indians Onboard
- •Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed two Russian drones attacked a civilian cargo ship in the Black Sea, causing it to catch fire and sink.
- •The Turkish-owned vessel named Royad Mammadov was carrying corn from the Ukrainian port of Izmail to Italy with Indian and Azerbaijani nationals onboard.
- •Romanian authorities confirmed two fatalities, including the ship captain, while 11 crew members were safely rescued and one injured person was airlifted.
- •The incident occurred in Romania's exclusive economic zone, about 55 kilometers south of Sfântu Gheorghe.
- •Russia has not yet responded to the allegations regarding the drone attack on the civilian cargo vessel.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of launching a drone attack on a civilian cargo ship in the Black Sea.
According to the Romanian Ministry of Interior, the incident occurred in Romania's exclusive economic zone, about 55 kilometers south of Sfântu Gheorghe in Tulcea County.
The Turkish-owned cargo ship was loaded with corn and had departed from the Ukrainian port of Izmail, heading toward Italy.
