A Russian strike killed a Ukrainian sailor and injured three others aboard the MERA QUEEN near Odesa on August 6, 2026. The ship was carrying Ukrainian wheat. It is flagged in Guinea-Bissau.
Odesa's regional governor confirmed one death and three injuries, Kyiv Post reported.
United24 Media said the strike damaged the hull and started a fire. Interfax Ukraine named the ship and attributed the attack to Russian forces.
Ukrainian Sailor Killed as Russia Strikes Wheat Cargo Ship in the Black Sea
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