Black Sea Drone Attack
Two Azerbaijani Sailors Killed in Black Sea Drone Attacks Near Ukraine
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The two Azerbaijani sailors killed were identified as Aslan Aliyev and Asim Gasimov; the injured crew members were Imran Novruzov and Rauf Aliyev.
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The 10-person crew consisted of four Azerbaijani, three Turkish, two German and one Ukrainian national, according to reports citing the vessel’s crew details.
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The tugboat was owned by Mert Marine Corporation and was identified as IMO vessel number 9059200.
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The two surviving Azerbaijani sailors reportedly suffered burn injuries and were receiving treatment in an Odesa-area hospital.
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The Azerbaijani seafarers’ support group urged sailors to prioritize returning safely to their families, saying: “The greatest gain is to return home safely to your family. Make every decision with this thought in mind.”
Two Azerbaijani sailors died and two others suffered burn injuries when Russian drone attacks struck the tugboat TEDY in the Black Sea near Odesa on September 9. Maritime Executive reports the vessel, flagged in Somalia and carrying a 10-person international crew, was hit multiple times while sailing toward Romania. The dead were identified as Aslan Aliyev and Asim Gasimov. The injured crew members were hospitalized in the nearby city of Chornomorsk for treatment and repatriation.
Attack on Commercial Shipping in Active War Zone
The tugboat TEDY, owned by Mert Marine Corporation, came under repeated drone fire while operating on a shipping route through the Black Sea. Shipping Telegraph confirms the vessel was attacked near Odesa and then struck twice more while heading toward Constanța, Romania. The ship carries commercial cargo and operates in one of Europe's most dangerous shipping corridors due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
The 10-person crew included four Azerbaijani nationals, three Turkish crew members, two Germans, and one Ukrainian. United24media reports that Russian forces carried out the strike, though responsibility has not been officially confirmed by all parties. The tugboat's IMO vessel number is 9059200.
Azerbaijan Warns Citizens to Avoid Conflict Shipping Routes
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an urgent warning to seafarers following the attack. Ukrinform reports the ministry advised citizens to avoid commercial transport routes in active conflict zones. The attack highlights the extreme danger facing civilian crews working near Ukraine's major ports.
An Azerbaijani seafarers' support group issued a stark message to workers: "The greatest gain is to return home safely to your family." The group urged sailors to make every decision based on personal safety and family welfare, reflecting growing concerns about civilian casualties in war zones.
Injured Crew Faces Long Road to Recovery and Home
Imran Novruzov and Rauf Aliyev, both Azerbaijani sailors, suffered severe burn injuries in the drone strikes. They were hospitalized in Chornomorsk, an Odesa-area port city, where they received initial medical treatment. Ukrainian authorities arranged for their care and coordinated the repatriation process with Azerbaijani officials.
The recovery of two crew members and repatriation of the victims' bodies presented logistical challenges in an active war zone. United24media notes that coordination between Ukrainian and Azerbaijani authorities was required to transport the injured crew and deceased back home safely.
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