UAV event in Black Sea, STAR II Bulk Carrier area, Russian Federation on Wed 26th August 2026

26th August 2026

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🚢Fresh footage shows the aftermath of drone strikes on the SVS JUSTICE general cargo ship, IMO 9549657, and the STAR II bulk carrier, IMO 9476068, both targeted while sailing toward Russian ports in the Black Sea. Both vessels are frequent callers at Russian ports. SVS JUSTICE has operated extensively through Novorossiysk, while STAR II regularly calls at both Novorossiysk and Tuapse.

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Black Sea ( STAR II Bulk Carrier area )

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