A Chinese-owned crude oil tanker, Elbus, reported being attacked by a suspected drone in the Black Sea while sailing near Turkey. The vessel arrived at Inebolu port under its own power, with no injuries or pollution reported. The incident is part of a series of drone attacks on tankers in the region, with Ukraine initially claiming responsibility for previous attacks, though it denies involvement in this case. Authorities are inspecting the vessel to assess damage and determine the attack's source.
A Russian-bound oil tanker, Elbus, was hit by a drone in the Black Sea, prompting it to seek assistance from Turkish coastguards and divert to Turkey, with no injuries or pollution reported. The incident follows recent attacks on ships in the region, raising concerns over maritime security and geopolitical tensions.
Ukraine claimed to have carried out strikes on a Russian oil refinery in Tuapse on the Black Sea coast, causing fires and damage, as part of its ongoing campaign against Russian infrastructure. Reports also indicated an attack on an oil depot in occupied Luhansk, with details still unverified. These actions are part of Ukraine's broader efforts to target Russian military and economic assets amid ongoing conflict.
Russia launched drone attacks on Ukrainian Black Sea ports, hitting civilian ships and infrastructure, raising concerns over global food security, while Ukraine and its allies prepare for diplomatic talks to resolve the conflict. Meanwhile, Russia faces Ukrainian attacks on its Black Sea port of Tuapse, and international sanctions issues continue involving Russian figures.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed decrees for year-round conscription starting in 2026 and deploying reservists to protect critical infrastructure, amid ongoing conflicts with Ukraine, which faces Russian drone attacks and military mobilization. Ukraine reports significant Russian strikes on civilian ports and infrastructure, with casualties and power outages, while Russia claims to have suffered heavy troop losses in Ukraine. The situation remains tense with ongoing military and geopolitical developments.
Ukraine's Security Service disabled a Russian Il-38N maritime patrol aircraft to facilitate a historic underwater drone attack that destroyed a Russian Kilo-class submarine in Novorossiysk, marking the first time an underwater drone has sunk a submarine in naval warfare.
A Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian tanker in Rostov-on-Don resulted in two deaths, a fire, and damage to port infrastructure, amid escalating maritime conflicts in the Black Sea region involving Ukraine and Russia, raising concerns over civilian safety and environmental risks.
Turkey shot down an uncontrolled drone approaching its Black Sea airspace, amid escalating tensions and recent maritime incidents involving Russia and Ukraine. Turkey maintains a neutral stance, acting as a mediator in the conflict, while closely monitoring threats in the region.
Ukraine claims to have used underwater drones to hit and disable a Russian missile submarine in Novorossiysk, Russia, marking a historic first, though Russia denies any damage. The attack targeted a Kilo-class submarine in a strategic Black Sea port, signaling a significant development in Ukraine's naval capabilities amid ongoing tensions and peace negotiations.
Turkey's Defense Ministry shot down an 'out of control' drone near the Black Sea coast, amid tensions related to Ukrainian attacks on Russian tankers and concerns over the regional conflict spreading, with F-16 fighter planes scrambled to intercept the drone.
Ukraine claimed to have used underwater drones to damage a Russian Kilo-class submarine docked in a Black Sea port, marking the first publicly acknowledged use of this new Ukrainian weapon technology, though Russia denied the vessel was damaged.
Ukraine's SBU claims to have used underwater drones to strike and disable a Russian Kilo-class submarine in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, marking the first such attack of its kind, amid ongoing tensions and diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
A Russian oil tanker, the Mersin, was hit by four explosions off Senegal, marking the third recent incident involving Russian fuel tankers defying Western sanctions. The ship was stabilized and crew safe, with no environmental pollution reported. Similar attacks on Russian vessels in the Black Sea involved upgraded naval drones, indicating targeted sabotage. These events highlight ongoing tensions and covert operations against Russian maritime assets.
A Russian-linked oil tanker, Mersin, suffered three explosions near Dakar, Senegal, marking the third such incident involving vessels connected to Russia in recent days, with suspected involvement by Ukraine's security service; the vessel remains stable, and investigations are ongoing.
Kazakhstan has urged Ukraine to cease attacks on the Black Sea oil terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which was damaged by a Ukrainian drone attack, leading to halted exports and concerns over critical infrastructure security.
