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Two Killed After Ship Catches Fire in Black Sea as Zelensky Blames Russia
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Moneycontrol•05-10-2026, 21:51
Two Killed After Ship Catches Fire in Black Sea as Zelensky Blames Russia
- •Two crew members died and 11 others were rescued after a Turkish-owned vessel named Royad Mammadov caught fire and sank in the Black Sea.
- •Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alleged that the civilian ship carrying corn was struck by two Russian drones in neutral waters.
- •The incident took place within Romania exclusive economic zone, about 30 nautical miles south of the Romanian fishing port of Sfantu Gheorghe.
- •Romanian authorities confirmed the fatalities and the successful rescue operation carried out by the Coast Guard border police.
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A Turkish-owned commercial vessel named Royad Mammadov caught fire and eventually sank in the Black Sea after being struck by drones while carrying corn. The incident resulted in two deaths, while 11 other crew members were successfully rescued by authorities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed Russia for the incident, alleging that the civilian vessel was hit by Russian drones while sailing in neutral waters.
The incident occurred within Romania’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea, approximately 30 nautical miles south of the Romanian fishing port of Sfantu Gheorghe. Romanian authorities confirmed the fatalities, coordinated the rescue of 11 crew members, and noted that the ship ultimately sank.
