Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia
Summary
Ukraine used naval drones to strike two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea. The attack aimed to impact Russia's oil revenues, which help fund its war in Ukraine. The incident involved Ukraine's Sea Baby drones and targeted ships near the Turkish coast.Key Facts
- Ukraine hit two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea with naval drones.
- The tankers are part of Russia's "shadow fleet" used to avoid Western sanctions.
- Verified footage shows drones hitting the tankers, causing flames and smoke.
- No injuries were reported from the attacks.
- The targeted tankers, named Kairos and Virat, were flagged to Gambia.
- Ukrainian Sea Baby drones were used in the attacks.
- Russia uses the shadow fleet to sidestep sanctions following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- A separate attack damaged an oil loading point in the Russian port of Novorossiysk.
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