Drone Attacks Target Three Tankers in Black Sea, Crew Safe
Three tankers targeted in drone attacks off Turkey’s Black Sea coast, crew reported safe
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On Thursday, drone attacks struck three tankers off Turkey's Black Sea coast, with all crew members reported safe. The incidents involved the tankers James II, Altura, and Velora, amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine over maritime operations.
- 01The attacks occurred near Turkey's northern coast, approximately 50 miles from the Turkeli Area.
- 02The tanker James II was sailing under the Palau flag, while Altura and Velora were under the Sierra Leone flag.
- 03All crew members aboard the affected tankers were reported to be in good condition after the incidents.
- 04Coastal safety boats were dispatched to assist the tankers following the attacks.
- 05The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led to frequent attacks on maritime assets in the Black Sea region.
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On Thursday, three tankers were targeted in drone attacks off Turkey's northern coast in the Black Sea, according to shipping agency Tribeca. The tanker James II, which sails under the Palau flag and was in ballast, was approximately 50 miles north of the Turkeli Area when it was attacked. The other two tankers, Altura and Velora, both flying the Sierra Leone flag, were attacked during a ship-to-ship operation in a nearby area. Fortunately, all crew members aboard the tankers were reported safe and in good condition. Coastal safety boats were deployed to provide assistance following the incidents. The situation occurs against the backdrop of ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, which have seen both nations frequently attacking each other's maritime assets since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine over four years ago. Neither Moscow nor Kyiv claimed responsibility for the latest attacks, and the Turkish transport ministry was unavailable for comment due to the Muslim Eid holiday.
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The drone attacks highlight ongoing maritime security risks in the Black Sea, affecting shipping operations.
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