Drones Strike Russian Oil Tankers

Summary

Three oil tankers, part of a secretive “shadow fleet” smuggling Russian oil around sanctions, were struck by drones off Turkey’s coast—two during cargo transfers, one while empty. No injuries, but the attacks underscore rising maritime risks in the Black Sea, with Ukraine suspected but unconfirmed as the actor. The ships’ flags obscure their true origins,…

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Three oil tankers, part of a secretive “shadow fleet” smuggling Russian oil around sanctions, were struck by drones off Turkey’s coast—two during cargo transfers, one while empty. No injuries, but the attacks underscore rising maritime risks in the Black Sea, with Ukraine suspected but unconfirmed as the actor. The ships’ flags obscure their true origins, adding to the geopolitical chess game playing out beneath the waves. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. A

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