Russian Drone Strikes Guinea-Bissau Vessel

A Russian drone attacked a civilian vessel flagged by Guinea-Bissau en route to Greater Odesa, Ukraine. The attack led to a small fire on the vessel, which was promptly extinguished by the crew. No injuries were reported, and the vessel continued its journey.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 18-05-2026 13:09 IST | Created: 18-05-2026 13:09 IST
Russian Drone Strikes Guinea-Bissau Vessel
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A civilian vessel under the Guinea-Bissau flag suffered an attack by a Russian drone while heading to Greater Odesa, a major Ukrainian port, as reported by the Ukrainian seaport authority on Monday.

The attack resulted in a minor fire on the vessel, which was quickly put out by the crew, ensuring no further damage.

Preliminary reports indicate that there were no injuries, and the vessel was able to resume its journey without further incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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