The Turkish-owned, Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier Victress was the worst hit, with Russian drones sparking a large fire on the bridge and killing a 58-year-old Egyptian cook on board.

Two foreign-flagged civilian vessels came under attack in the Black Sea, leaving one sailor dead and five others injured, including one crew member in serious condition.

A Russian drone hit the Panama-flagged cargo vessel VICTRESS, causing a fire and casualties among the crew, while Ukrainian naval forces evacuated survivors.

Ukrainian naval forces launched a rescue operation, evacuating the crew on a life raft. One sailor – a 58-year-old cook – died in the attack.

Russian drones struck civilian merchant ships heading for Ukrainian ports; one foreign national was killed. — Ukrinform.

The Ukrainian navy said that a 'large-scale fire' broke out on the Turkish cargo vessel Victress, which was Panama-flagged, following a drone strike by...

ALBAWABA - A cargo vessel en route to Ukraine was hit and set on fire by a Russian drone in the Black Sea - killing one Egyptian cook while the rest of

A merchant vessel sailing under the Panamanian flag was struck in a Russian drone attack in the Black Sea near Ukraine, resulting in at least one fatality, according to Ukrainian…

The Turkish-owned, Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier Victress was the worst hit, with Russian drones sparking a large fire on the bridge and killing a 58-year-old Egyptian cook on…

String of similar deadly attacks on vessels off Ukraine in last days...

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn Egyptian chef was killed and a Turkish…