2 Dead After Ship Sinks In Black Sea, Zelensky Claims Russian Drone Hit It
A Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying grain sank in the Black Sea after being struck by Russian drones. Two crew members were killed, and eleven others were rescued by Romanian authorities.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing risks to civilian maritime navigation and global food security caused by the conflict in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian drone attack caused a fire on board a commercial vessel that later sank in the Black Sea on Monday.Two people died and 11 crew members were rescued, Romanian authorities said.In a post on X, Zelensky described the attack as "a horrific strike by two Russian drones on a civilian vessel" in neutral waters. He said the vessel was Turkish-owned and carrying corn.Russia did not immediately comment on the incident.Romania's Coast Guard was alerted at around 11 am local time, the Interior Ministry said. The vessel was in Romania 's exclusive economic zone, about 30 nautical miles (55 kilometres) south of Sfantul Gheorghe in Tulcea County.A horrific strike by two Russian drones on a civilian vessel in neutral waters carrying corn and owned by T rkiye. Azerbaijani and Indian citizens were on board.
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