A Russian drone attack on the Panama‑flagged, Turkish‑owned cargo ship VictorS, which was sailing toward Ukraine, caused a severe fire on board. The vessel was carrying crew members from Egypt, Turkey and India. A 58‑year‑old Egyptian cook was killed, and eight other crew members abandoned the ship in lifeboats as the blaze spread. The damage rendered the ship beyond repair and unseaworthy.
Russian Drone Strikes Panama‑Flagged Turkish Vessel, One Crew Killed