Two Azerbaijani sailors killed in drone strike on Somali‑flagged tugboat near Odesa
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A Somali‑flagged bulk carrier identified as the TEDY was struck near the Ukrainian port of Odesa, authorities said, after suffering an initial hit and two additional explosions overnight. The attacks left several crew members injured; two sailors were hospitalized with burns while the vessel sustained significant damage.
Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry, which was consulted for comment, declined to assign blame for the incident. The episode adds to a series of recent maritime assaults in the Black Sea region, heightening concerns over the safety of commercial shipping amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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