# Russian Drone Strike Sets Cargo Ship Ablaze, Kills Crew Member in Black Sea Attack

> A Russian drone strike hit a civilian cargo vessel bound for a Ukrainian port early morning on Monday, June 22, killing one crew member and setting the ship on fire, Ukrainian authorities said.

- **Source:** [Kyivpost](https://www.kyivpost.com/post/78672?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a38d75c20206aaddaa99392)
- **Published:** 2026-06-22
- **Category:** Drones
- **Tags:** #drone
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a38d75c20206aaddaa99392

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