Breaking (without silk touch) a hive that has a block in front of it causes the bees inside to be completely removed from the game.
They do not remain inside the dropped hive item, and they do not pop out to angrily attack you.
MC-169157
Breaking a hive with obstructed front makes bees vanish
Resolved
Fixed
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