Drone attack on grain ship in the Black Sea: 2 dead
The cargo ship Royad Mammadov, going from Ukraine to Italy, sank as a result of a drone attack in the Black Sea.
Quick Look
- Petersburg, which carries grain from Ukraine's Izmail Port to Italy.
- Kitts and Nevis flagged ship Royad Mammadov was attacked by a drone in the Black Sea.
- 2 sailors lost their lives and 11 crew members were rescued from the ship that sank off the coast of Romania.
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Why It Matters
It was stated that the ship was carrying grain from Ukraine's Izmail Port to Italy. The incident took place near the Pescăruş platform off the coast of Romania.
It was claimed that the cargo ship Royad Mammadov, loaded with grain in the Black Sea, was attacked by a drone. While 2 sailors died on the ship, which set out from Izmail Port of Ukraine to Ravenna, Italy, 11 crew members were rescued.
The ship suffered heavy damage following the attack and sank hours later.
Sources speaking to the Romanian press claimed that "2 or 3 drones" hit the ship.
Romanian media reported that the ship was Turkish owned and was carrying grain.
St. It was stated that Royad Mammadov, flying the St. Kitts and Nevis flag, was sailing towards Italy's Ravenna Port after leaving Ukraine's Izmail Port.
The Romanian Sea Life Saving Agency announced that the incident was reported at 10.37 on Monday, October 5, 2026.
In the statement, it was stated that the Maritime Coordination Center (MRCC) requested a rescue operation for Royad Mammadov, who was located near the Pescăruş oil and gas platform in the Black Sea.
11 CREW WERE SAVED
The Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs announced that a large-scale rescue operation was launched after the ship sank.
The Ministry announced that 11 crew members were rescued and 2 people died.
It was stated that the injured were taken from the ship using the helicopter crane system of the Romanian General Aviation Inspectorate and handed over to emergency medical teams.
It was noted that Coast Guard ships and helicopters continued search and rescue activities in the region.
Open Questions
- Which side carried out the attack?
- Will the Turkish ownership of the ship cause a diplomatic crisis?
