A Russian drone strike has hit a civilian merchant vessel carrying Chinese nationals in the Black Sea, according to statements from Ukrainian military officials. Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk reported on Facebook that a Shahed-type drone was used in the overnight attack.

Russia hit a Chinese merchant vessel with a Shahed drone in the Black Sea. Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk said there were no casualties.

A Russian drone struck a Chinese commercial vessel in Ukrainian waters overnight on May 18. — Ukrinform.