Two Filipino seafarers who were injured during a drone attack on the Cameroon-flagged oil tanker M/V Blue have returned to the Philippines.The incident occurred in the Black Sea on July 8, causing a fire and damaging the ship's stern and engine room.The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed that the seafarers arrived via Turkish Airlines at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3.Government financial assistance was provided to aid their recovery.Three other injured crew members are currently receiving treatment at onshore medical facilities.The attack highlights ongoing security risks for maritime workers, with the DMW emphasizing the need for enhanced safety measures.

The incident also underscores the vulnerability of international shipping routes to drone threats, prompting calls for improved cybersecurity and physical defenses in maritime operations.