# Ukraine Claims Russian Drones Caused Turkish Ship Sinking

> Ukraine says Russian drones sank Turkish ship in Black Sea.
- Title: Ukraine Claims Russian Drones Caused Turkish Ship Sinking · Dw
- Summary: Ukraine says Russian drones sank Turkish ship in Black Sea. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claims Russian drone attacks caused a Turkish-owned ship to sink in…
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## Ship Sinking in Black Sea
Romanian authorities reported two deaths and one injury after a fire broke out on a Turkish-owned civilian vessel in Romanian waters.
## Ukrainian President Claims Russian Attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the incident was caused by a Russian drone strike on a civilian vessel carrying grain.
## Zelenskyy Details Casualties
Zelenskyy reported the ship's captain was killed and one crew member's fate remains uncertain after the drone strike.
## Ukrainian Government's Stance
Ukraine claims Russia consistently uses terror tactics instead of normal maritime navigation to de-escalate Black Sea trade risks.
## Black Sea Trade Threats
The Black Sea is a major grain export route for Ukraine, with rising security concerns since Russia's 2022 invasion.
## Recent Incidents in Black Sea
Two months ago, a Ukrainian drone exploded in Romania's port of Constanta after Russian electronic interference.
## Key takeaway

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claims Russian drone attacks caused a Turkish-owned ship to sink in Romanian waters, killing two crew members.