An attack took place in the Black sea on a cargo ship carrying sunflower oil from Russia to georgia, Turkish officials announced on Tuesday.
The cargo ship “MIDVOLGA-2” was attacked approximately 130 kilometers from the Turkish coastline. None of the 13 crew members were injured. The crew did not request assistance, the General Directorate of Maritime Affairs of Turkey informed. The tanker proceeded to the Turkish port of Sinop.
Last Friday,Ukrainian naval drones also targeted two tankers of the Russian “shadow fleet” – “kairos” and “Virat”.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the attacks on Monday, stressing that they contribute to the escalation of the conflict in the Black Sea.
“We cannot tolerate attacks that threaten the safety of shipping, human life and the surroundings, especially in our exclusive zone,”
he announced in a televised address, indicating that Ankara had sent warnings to the parties involved.
Friday’s attacks on tankers took place in Turkey’s exclusive economic zone, and there were no casualties among the crews.
Details from the “OpenSanctions” database shows that “Kairos” and “Virat” belong to the so-called “shadow fleet”, which is used by Russia to circumvent sanctions after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
until now, Ukraine has focused its strikes more in the northern Black Sea region, but these attacks signal the expansion of operations to other sectors of the sea.
In Russia, an oil base in Livno caught fire after a drone attack
A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a fire at an oil base in Livno, Russia’s Oryol region, according to Russian officials.
“Drones attacked the Oryol region at night, resulting in a fire at oil and energy facilities,” Oryol region governor Andrei klychkov said.
According to the official, there are no casualties.
The independant Russian web publication “Astra” also reports that the attack was aimed at an oil base in Livno. It was also attacked by drones on January 24 this year.
In November, Russia intensified its drone and missile attacks on Ukraine
Russia has intensified drone and missile attacks on Ukraine in November, according to information collected by the AFP news agency.
Russia sent 5,660 missiles and long-range UAVs to Ukraine in November, which is 2% more than in October, according to data published by the Ukrainian Air Force, according to AFP.
215 missiles were fired at Ukraine and 5,445 long-range drones were launched. Compared to October, 3% more drones were launched in November, but 2% fewer missiles, the Ukrainian Air Force announced.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr zelensky warned this week that Russia’s stepped-up attacks were aimed at breaking Ukrainians’ resolve to resist Moscow.
It has already been reported that negotiations are currently underway on the plan proposed by the United States to end the war started by Russia against Ukraine. The 28-point plan proposed by the US in its original version was very favorable to Russia. It demanded that Ukraine return to Russia the occupied territories, as well as those territories that Russia has not conquered at all. Kyiv h
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