Ukraine drone attack hits ship in the Azov Sea, killing 5, injuring 19

On 2026-04-04, a foreign-flagged cargo vessel near Taganrog Bay in Russia’s Rostov region was damaged when fragments from an intercepted drone struck it, sparking a fire that was later contained. Russian officials said 5 people were killed and 19 were injured in the incident. The article attributes the attack to Ukraine, while noting Russia said the vessel was hit by drone debris.