Bulk Carrier Catches Fire After Russian Drone Strike In Ukrainian Maritime Corridor

Russia targeted a Saint Kitts and Nevis-flagged Bulk Carrier, which was sailing to a Ukrainian Port to load grain, per the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority.

The ship was attacked by two drones while heading towards the Ukrainian maritime corridor.

As a result of the drone strike, the ship caught on fire; however, the crew acted rapidly and prevented its spread, ultimately extinguishing it.

According to information from the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine, the vessel’s navigation system malfunctioned after the attack.

A patrol boat was immediately dispatched to assist the distressed vessel and its crew, though all have been reported safe.

This is not the first time that Russia has attacked Ships heading to Ukrainian facilities.

A Liberian-flagged ship was attacked on April 14, 2026, while sailing towards the Port of Odesa.

It was en route to the facility for loading corn; however, it was struck by a Russian drone, which led to a fire onboard the vessel that was quickly extinguished by the crew.

After the attack, the ship went its way and reached its destination.

Ukraine has also not refrained from attacking Russian ships and critical infrastructure.

On April 23, 2026, the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Russian unmanned surface vehicle near the Odesa region as it tried to approach one of the region’s seaports.