Russian-flagged tanker attacked in Black Sea – Türkiye

Moscow previously accused Kiev of conducting “terrorist attacks” on commercial vessels in the area

A Russian-flagged tanker en route to Georgia has been attacked in the Black Sea, Turkish officials have said. Last week, Russian authorities accused Kiev of carrying out drone attacks on commercial vessels in the area.

In a statement on Tuesday, Türkiye’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure's General Directorate of Maritime Affairs said the MIDVOLGA-2 tanker, which was carrying sunflower oil, reported being attacked about 80 miles (120km) off the country’s coast.

“The ship, which currently has no adverse conditions among its 13 personnel, has issued no request for assistance. The ship is proceeding towards Sinop on its own engines,” officials said, without identifying the culprit behind the strike.

Later, Russia’s Federal Agency for Sea and Inland Water Transport said that the vessel had been attacked by a drone and had sustained some minor damage.

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