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Ongoing Story· Day 2

Israeli-Linked Container Ship Attacked by Drones in Black Sea

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ZIM-Operated Ship Sinks in Black Sea After Drone Attack; Crew Rescued

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Hebrew · 13 newsrooms covering

A container ship operated by ZIM sank in the Black Sea after being hit by three naval drones off the coast of Bulgaria. The vessel, which departed from Haifa, Romania, carried 421 containers, and all 18 crew members were safely rescued. The incident highlights increased attacks in the region amid the Russia-Ukraine war.

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  • A ZIM-operated container ship sank in the Black Sea after drone attacks off Bulgaria.
  • All 18 crew members aboard the vessel were safely rescued.
  • The ship was en route from Haifa, Romania, carrying 421 containers.
  • Bulgarian authorities reported the vessel was hit by three naval drones.
  • The incident occurs amid increased attacks in the Black Sea region.
ZIM-Operated Ship Sinks in Black Sea After Drone Attack; Crew Rescued
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A container ship sailing from Haifa, Romania, was struck by three naval drones and sank off the coast of Bulgaria, with all 18 crew members rescued. The Greek-flagged vessel, operating under the Israeli shipping company ZIM, sank in the Black Sea after Bulgarian authorities reported it was hit by unmanned aerial vehicles. The ship had departed from the port of Haifa carrying 421 containers en route to Romania. According to the Bulgarian government, the vessel was attacked by drones while off the country's coast, subsequently sinking. All crew members aboard were safely rescued, with no reported casualties. The incident occurs amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and a recent increase in attacks in the Black Sea region. The Black Sea serves as a vital commercial shipping route for goods between Europe, the Middle East, and other nations.

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