Drone Strike Hits Turkish Cargo Ship Near Novorossiysk Port
A Turkish Ro-Ro cargo vessel was struck by a drone while navigating near the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. The attack resulted in injuries to three crew members and caused damage to the vessel. This incident follows reports of increased maritime insecurity in the region, leading several Russian insurance companies to cease covering military risks for cargo ships operating in the Azov and Black Seas.
Date: August 4, 2026
Location: Krasnodar Krai, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 3
Source: Reuters