A marine drone struck a Turkish crude oil tanker that had departed Russia, causing an explosion in the Black Sea near Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait on Thursday, Türkiye’s transportation minister said. The incident, one of several in recent months involving Western-sanctioned vessels heading to or from Russian ports, occurred in the early hours, Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu […]
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Erdogan: Black Sea cannot become a zone of confrontation
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday warned that the Black Sea should not turn into a confrontation zone between Russia and Ukraine. He emphasized that safe navigation is essential for all countries. The warning came after several recent strikes in the region, including attacks on ports and vessels. The caution followed a Russian air […]
Russian tanker hit by drone off Turkey, crew safe
A Russian-flagged tanker carrying sunflower oil reported a drone attack off the Turkish coast on Tuesday. All 13 crew members remained unharmed. The vessel, MIDVOLGA-2, continued sailing toward Sinop port without requesting assistance. The Turkish Maritime Affairs Directorate confirmed the attack but did not reveal further details. Tribeca Resources, the shipping agency, stated the drone […]
Ukraine’s drones hit Russia, 33 intercepted overnight
MOSCOW: Russia’s Defence Ministry said it intercepted and destroyed 33 Ukrainian drones over five regions, Crimea, and the Black Sea overnight. The attacks forced at least eight Russian airports to suspend operations, according to the country’s aviation watchdog. Two people were injured in Slavyansk-on-Kuban in Krasnodar region, prompting suspension of school and kindergarten classes, the […]
Black Sea wheat war is sideshow for grain deal
LONDON, Aug 9 (Reuters Breakingviews) – A fast-escalating wheat war in the Black Sea may have a silver lining. Russia’s and Ukraine’s bombing of each other’s ports could prevent crucial grain exports from reaching world markets, and lift food prices up again. Yet the attacks could also persuade the two enemy countries it’s in their […]