Published August 4th, 2026 - 09:28 GMT
ALBAWABA - Several people were injured in a drone attack on two civilian ships in the Black Sea; Turkish authorities confirmed the Monday attack.Turkish officials confirmed on Tuesday that a drone attack targeted two civilian vessels in the Black Sea, leading to the injury of crew members. Authorities decried the drone strike.The foreign ministry added the ships were targeted upon departing the Russian port of Novorossiysk late on Monday and several personnel were wounded.It said in a statement: "The safety of our citizens is our top priority and their situation is being closely monitored."🇹🇷🇷🇺 Turkish Ro Ro ship carrying produce to Russia allegedly hit by drones in the Black Sea.Reports say the ship was transporting fresh fruit and vegetables when it came under attack in open waters.About 4 crew members were likely injured.If confirmed, it continues a grim…— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) August 3, 2026 Previous reports said the Ro-Ro cargo ship NADHEZNA, carrying fruit and vegetables from the Turkish port of Samsun to the Russian port of Novorossiysk, was attacked about 30 nautical miles from its destination at around 4:30 p.m. local time.Captain Yalçın Şahin said six or seven drones targeted the Ro-Ro vessel, causing a fire, but all crew members survived the attack; however, four sailors were on the ship were injured, including three Turkish nationals.
