Russia Shadow Fleet Vessels Attacked in Naval Drone Strike
Summary
Ukrainian naval drones attacked two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea near Turkey. The attack targeted ships used by Russia to avoid international sanctions, both of which were damaged but resulted in no crew casualties.Key Facts
- Ukrainian naval drones struck two Russian oil tankers, Kairos and Virat, near Turkey.
- The attack occurred within Turkey's exclusive economic zone, about 30 nautical miles from the coast.
- The Kairos caught fire, and 25 crew members were rescued by the Turkish Coast Guard.
- The Virat was damaged but not set on fire, and its crew did not need evacuation.
- Both tankers are part of Russia's shadow fleet, known for evading international sanctions.
- The U.S., EU, and other countries have sanctioned these vessels.
- The Ukrainian attack is part of efforts to reduce Russia's energy revenue amid ongoing sanctions.
- Ukrainian security services used upgraded naval drones for the operation.
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