April 5, 2026
A wheat cargo ship sank off the coast of Kherson, and Russian state media says a deadly drone attack is to blame
A cargo ship carrying wheat sank in the Sea of Azov off the coast of the Kherson region, according to Vladimir Saldo, the Russia-appointed head of the occupied part of the region.
TL;DR
- A cargo ship carrying wheat sank in the Sea of Azov near the Kherson region.
- Nine crew members, all Russian citizens, were found on shore; one died, and two are missing.
- Russian state media reported a drone attack as the cause of the sinking, leading to two deaths.
- Local residents assisted the crew before emergency services arrived.
- Investigations into the incident are underway.
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