Video: Ukrainian Cargo Ship Breaks and Sinks In Black Sea

At least two crew members have died and six remain unaccounted for after a Ukrainian-owned cargo ship sank in bad weather in the Black Sea off Turkey. Five people have been rescued and two bodies have been recovered from the wreck of the general cargo ship Arvin, which is registered under the flag of the country of Palau.

The ship was heading for Bulgaria from Georgia when it sank. Black Sea region has been hit by heavy rains, snow, and strong winds in recent days.

The moment when the cargo ship Arvin broke off was captured on the camera. Here is a video clearly showing the 113 metres long and 13 metres wide ship splitting in two pieces: