Two Azerbaijani sailors killed in Black Sea drone attack
By The BriefBrief
Two Azerbaijani sailors were killed after the Somali-flagged tugboat TEDY was hit by drones near Odesa in the Black Sea. The vessel was struck again overnight as it sailed toward Constanta, while four other Azerbaijani crew members were hospitalized with burn injuries.
WHO:Azerbaijan Foreign Ministry
WHAT:A tugboat was struck by drones, killing two Azerbaijani sailors and injuring others.
WHEN:Sep 8, 2026
WHERE:Black Sea near Odesa
WHY:No specific cause or responsibility was reported.
