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Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Turkish Ferry STAR II in Black Sea

A Ukrainian drone struck the Turkish ferry STAR II in the Black Sea, killing at least three people and injuring several others. The vessel, owned by Statü Denizcilik and flying the flag of Liberia, was attacked shortly after departing Tuapse. The incident has raised concerns about escalating tensions in the region.

The Ukrainian drone strike on the Turkish ferry STAR II occurred in the Black Sea on August 27, 2026. The vessel, owned by Statü Denizcilik and registered under the flag of Liberia, was attacked shortly after leaving Tuapse, Russia. The attack resulted in at least three fatalities and multiple injuries. The incident was reported by The Maritime Voice on social media X (formerly Twitter), with details confirmed by Izvestia.

Where Sources Diverge

Lenta reports the strike as a Ukrainian drone attack on a Turkish ferry, while Izvestia specifies the vessel's name and ownership, and RT refers to it as a Turkish-owned cargo ship hit by drones.

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Ukrainian drone strike on Turkish ferry

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STAR II, owned by Statü Denizcilik, attacked by drone

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Turkish-owned cargo ship hit by drones

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IndependentIzvestiaAug 27, 12:59 PM
The Turkish company's vessel STAR II was attacked by a drone in the Black Sea

The civilian vessel STAR II, flying the flag of Liberia, was attacked by a drone in the Black Sea shortly after leaving Tuapse. This was reported on August 27 by the portal The Maritime Voice on social media X (formerly Twitter). "Another attack on a commercial vessel occurred in the Black Sea. The vessel STAR II, owned by the company Statü Denizcilik, was attacked by a drone," the post states.