Russian Suicide Drones STRIKE Israeli-Linked Ship, Sinking 421 Containers In Black Sea

A cargo ship chartered by an Israeli shipping giant has been sunk in the Black Sea after a coordinated attack by three sea drones. And the dramatic footage shows just how close the unmanned vessels came before striking. The target was the ConShip Jet, a Liberian-flagged container ship chartered by Israel's ZIM Integrated Shipping Services. The vessel was sailing from Haifa, Israel, towards the Romanian port of Constanza, when it came under attack on Wednesday, October 28. The strike took place around 17 to 21 nautical miles off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, inside the country's exclusive economic zone. According to reports, three unmanned surface vessels, also known as suicide boat drones, targeted the ship. Footage shows a small black drone speeding towards the vessel from its starboard side before maneuvering close to the hull. The attacks triggered a fire, caused severe damage, and left the ship listing heavily. Containers were seen falling into the sea as the vessel began losing stability. Despite efforts to respond to the damage, the ConShip Jet eventually sunk overnight into Thursday, October 29th, taking all its cargo down with it. The ship was carrying 421 containers, some reportedly containing lithium-ion batteries, flammable liquids, gases, and corrosive materials. But there was one major relief. All 18 crew members were rescued. Fourteen Filipino sailors and four Ukrainian sailors were evacuated by Bulgarian naval and border police vessels and taken to Varna for medical checks. No fatalities were reported. Zim confirmed that the vessel had been chartered by the company, clarifying that it was not owned by Zim. The company said all crew members were safely evacuated, and that the preliminary financial impact was expected to be minimal. ConShip Management also confirmed the attack by three sea drones, but said their origin remained unknown. The sinking comes amid a growing series of attacks on commercial vessels in the Western Black Sea, particularly around Bulgarian and Romanian waters, as the Russia-Ukraine war continues to threaten maritime security. Russia has come under suspicion over several incidents in the region, but responsibility for this particular attack has not been established. With another commercial vessel now at the bottom of the Black Sea, the incident raises fresh concerns over the safety of shipping routes and the growing use of unmanned sea drones in the conflict. Subscribe to One India and never miss an update. Download the OneIndia app now.