Russian Drone Strike on Bulk Carrier, Black Sea
Issued: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-06-22 00:01:00 | CWD Notification 028- (Jun 26) | Europe | OSINT | Military | Open source |
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| Open-sources have reported that a Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) has struck a Turkish-owned bulk carrier whilst underway in the Black Sea (exact time and position not specified). The Panamanian-flagged vessel was bound for a Ukrainian port when it was hit by the drone strike, sparking a fire onboard and causing significant damage. Ukrainian naval forces conducted a rescue operation and evacuated the crew via life raft. One crew member, a 58-year-old cook, was killed in the attack and two crew members were injured. Open-sources have also reported that up to three additional vessels have been struck in the Black Sea whilst underway to Ukrainian ports. | |||||