Ukraine says Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged vessels
Ukraine reported that Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged vessels in the Black Sea. The strikes resulted in fires on the ships, which were successfully extinguished by the crews. This incident highlights the ongoing threats to maritime export routes amid the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
- ▪Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged merchant vessels in the Black Sea.
- ▪The vessels were flagged from Vanuatu, the Comoros, and Panama.
- ▪A Turkey-owned cargo ship named Ant was among those struck, causing a fire and the evacuation of two injured crew members.
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Ukraine says Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged vesselsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 29, 2026, 02:54 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 02:54 PMMay 29 - Russian drones attacked three foreign-flagged merchant vessels late on Thursday and overnight as they sailed along Ukraine's maritime export corridor in the Black Sea, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said on Friday.The strikes caused fires on the vessels, but they were extinguished by the crews, Kuleba said on Telegram.Ukraine's seaports authority said the vessels were under the flags of Vanuatu, the Comoros and Panama.The Ukrainian navy earlier reported a strike on the Ant, which it said was a Turkey-owned cargo ship sailing under the Vanuatu flag.
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