Russian Drone Strike Hits Vessels in Black Sea Killing Azerbaijani Sailors
Russian drone strikes targeted commercial maritime vessels operating along Black Sea shipping lanes, killing two Azerbaijani crew members. Two additional injured Azerbaijani nationals were evacuated to a medical facility in southern Ukraine's Odesa Oblast according to official statements by Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry.
Date: September 11, 2026
Location: Odesa Oblast, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 4
Source: The Kyiv Independent