Russian-Linked Cargo Ship Lady Mariia Reportedly Targeted by Drones off Crete
The cargo vessel Lady Mariia, previously known as Stella-Maria, has reportedly sustained multiple drone hits near Crete following a departure from Algeria.
A merchant cargo vessel with reported ties to the Russian military has reportedly been attacked by unmanned aerial vehicles while navigating waters near the Greek island of Crete.
The vessel, identified as the Lady Mariia, was targeted in a sustained assault during which it was reportedly hit 12 times by drones in the Mediterranean transit area.
Maritime records indicate that the ship was previously operated under the name Stella-Maria before adopting its current name.
Prior to the reported drone strikes near Crete, the vessel had departed from the Algerian port of Oran.
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