What Crew Members Say About Mf-Breeze

On August 6, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., the 'MF Breeze' endured a devastating drone strike while moored at the Tuapse anchorage in Russia. Tragically, Azzat Kassem, one of the 19 crew members aboard from Syria, lost his life in this attack. In addition, four other crew members sustained injuries during the incident. The injured sailors—Abdul Karim Laila, Abdul Rahman Rihawi, Adnan Baylouna, and Mousa Abu Shanab—were swiftly airlifted by a medical helicopter to a hospital in Samsun, Turkey for urgent medical treatment. Reports indicate that the health status of these four individuals has stabilized as they receive care. The attack resulted in significant damage, with the accommodation area and bridge of the vessel suffering extensive burns and destruction. Following the incident, the 'MF Breeze', which had been unloaded, navigated towards Turkish waters and anchored off Samsun at coordinates 41° 20' N, 036° 22' E on August 7, 2026. For additional details and images, you can refer to the report available at https://www.samsunsonhaber.com/amp/5628077/rusya-aciklarinda-dron-saldirisina-ugrayan-gemideki-yaralilar-samsuna-getirildi.