A third Filipino seafarer has been confirmed dead as a result of ongoing attacks in the Northern Black Sea, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). This raises the total number of Filipino crew members killed in recent drone and missile strikes to three. The DMW announced the tragic news on Saturday, August 1st, highlighting the escalating dangers faced by seafarers in the region. Details surrounding the latest fatality have not yet been fully released, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of vessels operating in the contested waters. The department continues to monitor the situation closely and provide assistance to affected Filipino seafarers and their families. This incident adds to growing calls for the safe passage of civilian vessels and the protection of maritime workers in the Black Sea.