US EditionRussian-Bound Tanker Hit by Drone in Black Sea, Maritime Sources Say
The Palau-flagged tanker Elbus, carrying Russian cargo since February, was struck by a drone amid increased attacks on Moscow’s energy infrastructure in the Black Sea.
- The Palau-flagged tanker Elbus was struck by a drone in the Black Sea while sailing about 30 miles off the Turkish coast, NTV reported.
- Amid a campaign targeting energy sites and ships, Ukraine dramatically increased attacks on Moscow's energy infrastructure, including ships, over December, hitting oil tankers with links to Russia.
- Vessel tracking data show the ship changed course on Wednesday, issued a distress call, and the Turkish coast guard was dispatched to the area.
- Bloomberg contacted Kyiv on Thursday and officials there did not comment, and Equasis maritime database provides no means of contacting the vessel's owner.
- Kpler data show the Elbus has carried only Russian cargo since February last year, and it was operating on routes carrying Russian cargo when struck.
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Russian-bound tanker hit by drone in Black Sea, maritime sources say
A Russia-bound oil tanker suffered a drone attack in the Black Sea that prompted it to request Turkish coastguard assistance and divert from its course, according to a notice by Lloyd's List Intelligence and a separate maritime security source on Thursday.
In the Black Sea off the coast of Turkey, the drone hit the Elbus oil tanker, which was flying Palau's flag, with Turkish publications, including Haberturk.
A tanker sailing to Russia was attacked by drones in the Black Sea this Wednesday, according to a statement by Lloyd’s List Intelligence, a specialist in maritime data, and another source of maritime security consulted by international means. The ship, identified as Elbus, requested assistance from the Turkish Coast Guard and was forced to change its course after the incident. According to Lloyd’s List Intelligence, the oil tanker — sailing unde…
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