Russian Drone Strike Kills Captain of Tanzanian-Flagged Cargo Ship

Ukraine’s infrastructure ministry confirmed the incident via Telegram, noting that emergency teams are currently assessing the structural integrity of the ship. The strike caused significant damage to the vessel, disrupting transit operations as authorities work to clarify the full scope of the destruction. Officials have not yet released the identities of the casualties, but the incident underscores the heightened risks facing international merchant crews operating in proximity to the conflict zone.