German cargo ship struck multiple times by Russian drones off Odessa

Published Aug 7, 08:44 AM UTC

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On August 7, 2026, the German-owned cargo ship 'Emil,' sailing under a Liberian flag, was struck multiple times by Russian drones approximately 21 nautical miles off Odessa, Ukraine, in the Black Sea. The vessel, belonging to Hamburg shipping company Johann M.K. Blumenthal GmbH & Co. KG, was evacuated and no injuries were reported. Separately, a highly explosive drone was discovered at Leipzig Airport near four Ukrainian aircraft, requiring defusal by Federal Police experts; a perpetrator linked to Russian intelligence is suspected. The article also notes that during the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, Russian missiles have damaged or destroyed warehouses of German brands including Liqui Moly, Puma, and Bosch, highlighting that the costs of war extend beyond Ukraine.

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Defence24.comWestern

Original headline: German cargo ship attacked by Russia

Original language: EN

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