MOSCOW, Aug 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Ukrainian drones sank a Russian container ship in the Black Sea early Saturday, forcing its 17-member crew to abandon the vessel, the ship's owner Rosatom said.

"The ship's crew abandoned the ship in an organised and coordinated manner after it began to sink. All 17 crew members have been rescued and are in good condition," the company said on Telegram.