On Monday, June 22, a Turkish-operated cargo ship named VICTRESS was struck by a Russian drone while en route to a Ukrainian port in the Black Sea. Ukrainian officials reported that the Panama-registered bulk carrier ignited and sustained significant damage due to the assault. Tragically, a 58-year-old cook lost his life, and Ukrainian naval forces rescued eight crew members using a life raft. This strike comes after attacks on two other commercial vessels on June 19, heightening worries about maritime commerce, port safety, and food supply routes.
