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Ship Carrying Indians Sinks in Black Sea After Drone Attack, Zelenskyy Blames Russia
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News18•05-10-2026, 21:37
Ship Carrying Indians Sinks in Black Sea After Drone Attack, Zelenskyy Blames Russia
- •A Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying Indian and Azerbaijani nationals sank in the Black Sea after catching fire following a drone strike.
- •Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed Russia for the tragedy, stating that two Russian drones carried out a horrific strike on the civilian vessel in neutral waters.
- •Romanian authorities confirmed two deaths and reported that 11 other crew members were successfully rescued.
- •The 139-metre vessel, named Royad Mammadov, was transporting corn when it caught fire about 30 nautical miles south of Sfantu Gheorghe.
- •Turkey has expressed serious concern over increasing attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
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A Turkish-owned commercial vessel, the Royad Mammadov, caught fire after being struck by two Russian drones while carrying corn in neutral waters, resulting in it sinking about 30 nautical miles south of Sfantu Gheorghe.
Romanian authorities confirmed that 11 crew members were rescued from the vessel, with eight remaining unharmed and three sustaining injuries, while two individuals were tragically killed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed Moscow for the tragedy, describing the incident as a horrific strike by two Russian drones on a civilian vessel.
