Turkish grain ship Royad Mammadov sank near the Romanian coast; Ukrainian officials claim Russia caused the strike.
The Turkish-flagged grain vessel Royad Mammadov sank in the Black Sea off Romania after being struck, according to Ukrainian officials who attribute the attack to a Russian drone.
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- First reported
- 5 Oct 2026 · 19:24 UTC
- Latest development
- 5 Oct 2026 · 19:24 UTC
- Intensity
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