Russian occupiers in the Black Sea attacked a German bulk carrier with drones
Russian drones attacked the German dry cargo ship Emil in the Black Sea near Odesa. The strike caused a fire on board, put some of the ship’s systems out of commission, and left the vessel unable to maneuver. That same night, a Russian attack damaged the Puma logistics center in Ukraine and destroyed a warehouse belonging to the German company Liqui Moly in Kyiv.
During a massive missile and drone attack on August 5, Russian forces damaged the German cargo ship Emil in the Black Sea. According to reports, the bulk carrier was attacked by several Russian drones. This occurred near Odesa, when the ship was approximately 21 nautical miles from the port—about 39 kilometers.
Following the attack, several technical systems on the ship failed. The Emil lost its ability to maneuver normally. In addition, a fire broke out on board. While the crew was being evacuated, another drone struck the ship. The report does not mention any fatalities or injuries among the crew.
Who owns the ship
The Emil flies the Liberian flag. However, the ship is owned by the Hamburg-based shipping company Johann M. K. Blumenthal. In other words, despite its Liberian flag, the bulk carrier is owned by a German company.
According to DW, another cargo ship—the Mera Queen—was also hit on the same day. It was carrying grain and flies the flag of Guinea-Bissau. Thus, the Russian attack struck at least two civilian cargo ships in the Black Sea.
Puma’s logistics center was hit
The attack on August 5 also affected German businesses in Ukraine. Sportswear manufacturer Puma confirmed that on the night of August 5, Russian troops attacked its logistics center in Ukraine.
The company did not disclose the exact location of the warehouse. “Puma’s logistics center in Ukraine was attacked by ballistic missiles on the night of August 5,” the company said. Puma did not disclose any further details regarding the damage.
Liqui Moly Warehouse Destroyed in Kyiv
On the same day, a Russian strike destroyed a warehouse in Kyiv belonging to the German automotive chemicals manufacturer Liqui Moly. A company representative stated that rebuilding the warehouse is not currently being considered. At the same time, Liqui Moly is working to mitigate the consequences of the attack and prevent supply disruptions.
“Minimizing the consequences of the incident and continuing to ensure supplies” to its customers—that is how the company representative described the next steps. Thus, the Russian attack caused damage to several German companies involved in logistics and the supply of goods in Ukraine.
What Russia Is Saying
The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed strikes on two cargo ships. The Russian military claimed that the ships were allegedly transporting “military equipment” for the Ukrainian army. However, there is no independent confirmation of this claim in the information provided.
The Russian Ministry of Defense also commented on the strikes against warehouses belonging to German companies in Kyiv. It claimed that Russian forces allegedly struck “logistics and distribution centers for military products in Kyiv and its outskirts.” However, Puma and Liqui Moly are civilian companies. Their representatives reported damage to and destruction of their own logistics facilities.
Thus, on August 5, a Russian attack resulted in damage to the German bulk carrier Emil in the Black Sea, as well as strikes on facilities belonging to the German companies Puma and Liqui Moly in Ukraine. The Russian side claims these attacks targeted alleged military logistics, but the companies report that their civilian warehouses and logistics facilities were hit. The German media outlet DW reported this on Thursday.
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