Cargo Vessels Attacked by UAV Strikes, Sea of Azov
Issued: 4 months, 3 weeks ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-06-05 03:00:00 | CWD Notification 010- (Jun 26) | Europe | OSINT | Military | Open source |
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| Open-sources have reported that two cargo vessels were struck overnight near the Russian port of Taganrog (exact location not specified). The vessels, identified as dry cargo ships, were reportedly travelling from Turkey to Rostov-on-Don to load grain when the incident occurred overnight, according to media reports. One vessel, sailing under the flag of Belize, is said to have been struck several times, killing two crew members. A fire on board was later brought under control, while the vessel remained afloat but reportedly lost propulsion. The second vessel, registered under the flag of Palau, also reportedly sustained multiple strikes. Three crew members were reported to have been killed after a fire broke out on board, prompting the remaining crew to abandon the ship before emergency services arrived in the area. Several surviving crew members were reportedly evacuated to nearby ports for medical checks and emergency assistance, although details about their condition are limited. Ukraine has conducted an extensive naval drone campaign in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov since 2022, targeting Russian warships and commercial vessels. | |||||