Turkish ship headed for Russia targeted in 'Ukrainian drone strike' as WW3 fears soar

Fears of a wider war are growing. 19:29, Mon, Aug 3, 2026 Updated: 19:29, Mon, Aug 3, 2026 Ship (Image: Getty)A Turkish vessel headed for Russia has reportedly been targeted in a drone strike, feared to have been launched by Ukraine.MORE UPDATES TO FOLLOW... Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy