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Two killed, Indian among injured after Russian drone hits Turkish cargo ship

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Times of India
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What happened

A Russian drone struck the MV Royad Mammadov cargo vessel in the Black Sea, resulting in two fatalities.

Among the crew were three Indian nationals, one of whom sustained injuries and received medical care.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:35:38 UTC.

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