Published: Jun 22, 2026, 16:42 IST | Updated: Jun 22, 2026, 16:42 IST
A deadly incident in the Black Sea has heightened concerns over the safety of commercial shipping routes amid the Russia-Ukraine war. Ukraine says a Russian strike hit a Panama-flagged cargo vessel, killing an Egyptian crew member and raising fresh fears about civilian maritime traffic in the region. The attack comes as Odesa and Zaporizhzhia also faced missile and drone strikes.