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Drone Attack on Russia-Bound Oil Tanker in Black Sea

Elbus Tanker Attacked in Black Sea: Drone Strike Disrupts Russia-Bound Shipment A Palau-flagged oil tanker, the Elbus, was targeted by a drone and unmanned marine vehicle in the Black Sea, causing damage to its engine room. Despite the attack, no crew members were injured and no pollution was reported. The tanker, originally bound for Novorossiysk, Russia, sought assistance from the Turkish coastguard and later anchored near the northern Turkish port of Inebolu. This incident follows a series of recent attacks on Russia-bound tankers, raising concerns about shipping safety in the region. Authorities in Turkey and Russia have yet to comment on the attack, leaving the perpetrators unknown.

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