A ship has sunk in the Black Sea following a drone attack, and members of its crew are missing. The incident comes amid an intensification of Russian strikes in the region as part of the war against Ukraine.
The available information does not identify the vessel, give the precise location of the sinking or state how many crew members remain unaccounted for. It also does not clarify whether the ship was directly targeted or provide details of any rescue operation.
Responsibility for the attacks has not been established. The circumstances surrounding the sinking, including the timing and the extent of any damage, have not been set out.
The incident adds to the security risks in the Black Sea, where strikes have intensified during Russia’s war against Ukraine. The latest known situation is that the ship has gone down and members of its crew are missing, while the identity of those behind the attack remains unclear.
