Russia Accuses Ukraine of Drone Attack on Grain Ship, Resulting in Crew Deaths
The Russian-installed governor of the Kherson region has accused Ukraine of using a drone to attack a grain ship, resulting in the deaths of three crew members. The vessel, Volgo-Balt 138, was reportedly set ablaze while sailing between the ports of Azov and Kavkaz. Ukraine has not acknowledged the attack but has accused Russia of using Soviet-era ships to transport stolen grain from Crimea. The incident occurred on April 3, near the Arabat Spit in the Sea of Azov. Initial reports indicated the ship had sunk, but authorities later managed to tow the burnt vessel. Nine crew members survived, reaching shore with the help of local residents, while the bodies of two crew members were recovered before the ship sank. 
