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Drone Strike on Tanker, Novorossiysk, Russia
Issued: 1 day, 14 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-08-16 16:00:00 CW Alert 015- (Aug 26) Europe Attack Military MASTER OF VESSEL
The Master of a Liberian-flagged tanker has reported that the vessel was struck by a drone whilst drifting after completing loading operations near CPC Terminal, Novorossiysk, Russia (exact position not specified). The vessel sustained a direct hit to the bridge, resulting in communications systems being disabled. All crew have been reported safe with no casualties and no environmental pollution reported. The vessel has since departed the terminal area and proceeded to sea.

Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels, Black Sea and Sea of Azov

Open-sources have reported that Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck twelve vessels reportedly operating as part of Russia's shadow fleet in the Black Sea and the …

Tanker Attacked, Oman

It has been reported that a tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile whilst underway approximately 19nm East of Khasab, Oman (exact position not …

US and Iranian Military Strikes, Persian Gulf and Middle East

Open-sources have reported that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) concluded an evening wave of strikes against Iran at 0100 UTC on 16 July 2026. U.S. forces …

Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels, Black Sea and Sea of Azov

Open-sources have reported that Ukrainian Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) struck two oil tankers reportedly operating as part of Russia's shadow fleet in the eastern Black …

U.S. Marines Conduct Flag Verification Boarding on Tanker, Oman

Open-sources have reported that U.S. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted a boarding on a 300,000 dwt tanker on 16 July 2026, approximately …

UAV Strike on Tanker, Basra Oil Terminal, Iraq

It has been reported that an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has struck a Liberian-flagged tanker at Basra oil terminal (exact time not specified). The vessel …

UAV Strike on Cargo Vessel off Odessa

Open-sources have reported that a Tanzania-flagged cargo vessel was struck by a Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) whilst operating near the coast of Odessa, Ukraine. …

Ukrainian Unmanned Maritime Strike on Russian Border Patrol Vessel near Helendzhik

Open-sources have reported that Ukrainian forces conducted an Unmanned Maritime System strike on a Russian border patrol ship near Helendzhik port, close to Novorossiysk, Russia …

US Forces Disable Oil Tanker, Persian Gulf

Open-sources have reported that U.S. forces enforced naval blockade measures against Iran on 15 July 2026 by disabling an unladen oil tanker attempting to transit …

US-Iran Military Escalation: Strikes and Counter-Strikes

Open-sources have reported that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed a wave of strikes against Iranian military targets. During the five-hour operation, U.S. forces employed precision …

Ukrainian UAV Strike on Russian Vessels, Sea of Azov

Open-sources have reported that Ukrainian Forces conducted an unmanned aerial vehicle strike against fifteen vessels involved in Russian maritime logistics in the Sea of Azov …

Tanker Attacked, Oman

It has been reported that a tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile on the starboard side engine room whilst underway approximately 40nm northeast …

U.S. Military Blockade Operations in the Gulf, Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea, and the Strait of Hormuz

On 13 July 2026, the President of the United States announced a naval blockade against Iran. As of 2000Z on 14 July 2026, U.S. Central …

Suspicious Approach on a tanker, Gulf of Aden

A CSO has reported that a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker has been approached by six small craft on the starboard side whilst underway approximately 50nm South …

Aerial Attack on Two Tankers, Strait of Hormuz

It has been reported by the UAE Defence Ministry that two tankers have been targeted by Iranian cruise missiles in Omani waters in the Strait …

Odesa Port Attacked, Cargo Vessel Damaged, Odesa

Open-sources have reported that a Russian strike on Odesa Port infrastructure (exact time and position not specified). The regional governor and Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister, …

US and Iranian Military Strikes, Persian Gulf and Middle East

Open-sources have reported that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed a new wave of offensive strikes against Iran on 12 July 2026 (exact time not specified). …

Russian UAV Strikes on Port Infrastructure and Vessels, Odesa and Chornomorsk, Ukraine

Open-sources have reported that Russian forces conducted Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) strikes on port infrastructure in Odesa and Chornomorsk on the night of 11-12 July …

Iranian Missile and Drone Strikes on Multiple US Facilities, Middle East

Open-sources have reported that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has conducted coordinated missile and drone strikes against multiple US-linked military facilities across the Middle …

Container Ship Attacked, Strait of Hormuz

It has been reported that there has been an attack on a container ship 9nm East of Oman (exact position not specified). The vessel has …

Suspicious Activity, Gulf of Aden

Clearwater has received reports of a suspicious approach involving a tanker transiting the westbound lane of the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor (IRTC), approximately 44nm south-west …