Crew member killed, five injured in Russian attack on vessels in Ukrainian maritime corridor

Russian drones attacked two civilian vessels navigating through Ukraine’s maritime corridor in the Black Sea on June 19. One seafarer was killed, and five crew members were injured as a result of the strikes, according to the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA).

The attack targeted two foreign-flagged civilian vessels operating in the Black Sea.

A crew member aboard a Panama-flagged vessel was killed in the strike. Two other sailors were injured, one of whom is in critical condition.

Russian drones also attacked a vessel flying the flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Three crew members on board sustained minor injuries.