Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Grain Ships in Sea of Azov Result in Five Deaths
Ukrainian drone attack on grain ships kills five (VIDEO)

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Ukrainian drone attacks on two foreign vessels in the Sea of Azov have killed five Azerbaijani nationals and injured three others. The strikes, confirmed by Ukrainian forces, targeted ships transporting grain to Russia, intensifying the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
- 01The attacked vessels were the Beliz-flagged Natra and the Palau-flagged Zirkon, both headed to Rostov-on-Don in Russia.
- 02Five Azerbaijani nationals were killed and three injured in the drone strikes, according to Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry.
- 03Ukrainian drone commander Robert Brovdi claimed the vessels were transporting military cargo and preparing to steal Ukrainian grain.
- 04Moscow condemned the attacks as terrorist acts targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure.
- 05Ukraine has ramped up drone attacks on Russian targets since mid-March, with significant civilian casualties reported in recent incidents.
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In the Sea of Azov, Ukrainian drone strikes targeted two foreign-flagged vessels, resulting in the deaths of five Azerbaijani nationals and injuries to three others. The ships, the Beliz-flagged Natra and Palau-flagged Zirkon, were en route from Türkiye to the Russian port of Rostov-on-Don when they were struck early Friday. The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed the attacks and labeled them as acts of terrorism by the Ukrainian regime, which it accused of increasingly targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian drone commander Robert Brovdi later acknowledged the strikes, asserting that the vessels were involved in transporting military supplies and attempting to steal Ukrainian grain. This incident underscores the escalating conflict, as Ukraine has intensified its long-range drone operations against Russian targets since mid-March, leading to significant civilian casualties in previous attacks. Moscow has condemned these actions, characterizing them as indiscriminate assaults on civilian areas.
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The attack on grain vessels has heightened tensions in the region and could disrupt grain supply routes.
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