A third Russian tanker attacked in the Black Sea, Turkish authority says
Summary
A Russian tanker carrying sunflower oil to Georgia was attacked in the Black Sea near Turkey, following recent attacks on two other Russian vessels by Ukrainian naval drones. Turkish President Erdogan condemned these attacks as a dangerous escalation.
Key Points
- A Russian tanker named MIDVOLGA-2 was attacked near the Turkish coast in the Black Sea.
- The vessel was carrying sunflower oil from Russia to Georgia and had 13 crew members who were unharmed.
- Two other Russian tankers, Kairos and Virat, were attacked earlier by Ukrainian naval drones in Turkey's exclusive economic zone.
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the attacks as a worrying escalation threatening safety and the environment.
