Bodies found on ship struck by drone in Black Sea

· Security · Ukraine

Human bodies were found on a ship struck by a drone in the Black Sea, according to reports, after seven of the vessel's 12 crew members had been reported missing following the strike. The attack is part of a widening campaign against shipping in the Black Sea as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues. Separately, Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, once a refuge for those fleeing the war, is now facing growing danger as Russian drones close in on the city, according to Al Jazeera. The incidents underscore the risks to commercial shipping and civilians in the conflict zone.

Why it matters：Attacks on shipping in the Black Sea threaten global grain and commodity flows and raise the cost of insuring and moving cargo.

Key points

  • Seven of the ship's 12 crew had been reported missing after the strike.
  • Bodies were later found aboard the vessel.
  • Zaporizhzhia faces growing danger as Russian drones close in.

Sources (original reporting)

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