# Russian drone attack on Tanzania-flagged vessel kills captain, injures 3 crew, Ukraine says

https://mins.news/en/item/62967

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-17 16:09 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-drone-attack-on-tanzania-flagged-vessel-kills-captain-injures-3-crew-members-ukraine-says/

> Ukraine’s Infrastructure Ministry said a Russian drone struck a Tanzania-flagged civilian vessel bound for a Ukrainian port in the Black Sea on Sept. 17, killing the captain and injuring three crew members. Kyiv said Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukrainian ports and civilian shipping, and called for stronger international protection of Black Sea vessels.

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