Five Azerbaijanis killed in Azov Sea drone attack: Baku
Five Azerbaijani citizens were killed and three wounded during a drone attack on cargo ships in the Sea of Azov. Russia has blamed Ukraine for the strike, while Ukrainian officials stated they targeted vessels involved in illegal grain transport from occupied territories.
Why it matters
This incident marks a significant escalation in the conflict, involving civilian casualties on foreign-flagged vessels in contested waters.
Five Azerbaijanis were killed and three wounded in a drone attack on two foreign cargo ships in the Sea of Azov, Azerbaijan s Foreign Ministry said on Friday (June 5, 2026).
The article presents claims from both the Russian and Ukrainian sides regarding the nature of the vessels and the responsibility for the attack.
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