Drone attack on Russian tanker, Kerch Strait, Crimea
Issued: 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
5 Aug 2023 - 00:01 | CWD Notification 003- (Aug 23) | Europe | OSINT | Military | Open source |
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Open-source reports state that the Russian tanker SIG was attacked and damaged by a Ukrainian seaborne drone approximately 17nm South of the Kerch Bridge, Crimea (exact time and location not specified). The report states that the tanker received a breach to the engine room just above the waterline. The damage was not serious and there were no casualties. Traffic on the Kerch bridge was suspended for several hours but has since resumed. Tug boats were tasked to assist the tanker as it is unable to operate on its own as a result of the attack. Russia's rescue agency have stated that they are dealing with the tanker, which is currently at anchor and will consider taking it under tow or not. |