Pakistan, June 7 -- A Turkish-flagged fishing vessel sank in the Black Sea after an apparent attack, leaving one crew member dead and four others injured, according to Turkish authorities. The incident is significant because it highlights growing risks to civilian shipping in waters affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The attack affected Turkish sailors operating near the Russian-occupied Crimean coast.

According to the Turkish Coast Guard, the fishing trawler Duru 67 came under attack west of Sevastopol on June 5. Authorities did not identify who carried out the strike or specify the type of weapon used. The vessel sustained severe damage and later sank in the northern Black Sea. Rescue efforts were launched immediately after distr...