2 Pinoy seafarers hurt in Black Sea attack return homeTwo Filipino seafarers injured in the July drone attack in Black Sea return home safely to the Philippines on Aug. 3, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — The two Filipino seafarers injured in the July drone attack in Black Sea returned safely to the Philippines on Monday, August 3, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration announced. The two Filipino seafarers suffered burn injuries from the incident, while another Filipino crew member died on July 23. Tensions in Black Sea are brought on by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac earlier reported that 236 Filipino seafarers aboard 17 commercial vessels were affected by the attacks near Ukrainian ports.