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Aug 3, 2026

Drone strikes hit Turkish-owned cargo ships near a Russian Black Sea Port, injuring three crew members

Two Turkish-owned roll-on/roll-off cargo vessels were struck by drone attacks near Russia's Novorossiysk port in the Black Sea, leaving three crew members seriously injured. Turkey has called on both Russia and Ukraine to ensure safe navigation for commercial shipping in the region.

Aug 3, 2026·9 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Türkiye, Romania, and Bulgaria established a joint maritime security initiative to clear stray naval mines in the Black Sea.
  • ▪The Turkish Foreign Ministry warned that escalation in the Black Sea could have multidimensional adverse consequences, including for global food security.
  • ▪In July 2026, the Liberian-flagged LPG tanker Gas Lisbon was struck off Romania's coast, resulting in the death of one crew member.

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Drone warfare1Russia-Ukraine war1Shipping & logistics1Turkey's regional role1

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