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WorldPublished: 15 October 2026 at 23:57

At least seven crew members missing after drone attacks on two chemical tankers in the Black Sea

Emergency teams are searching for seven missing seafarers after two chemical tankers were attacked in the Black Sea. The information comes from an Al Jazeera video report of 15 October.

At least seven crew members are missing in the Black Sea after drone attacks on two tankers that carry chemicals, according to a video report published by the news channel Al Jazeera on 15 October. Emergency teams are currently searching for the missing seafarers.

The report says the two chemical tankers were struck in attacks carried out with drones. Its summary gives no further details. It does not say who owns the vessels, which flag they sail under, where exactly they were when hit, who carried out the attacks, or what condition the ships are in.

It is also not stated whether other crew members were injured or killed besides the seven who are missing. The progress and outcome of the search have not yet been described. The story may be updated when more information becomes available.

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