Unmanned Surface Vessel Attack on a Tanker, Black Sea
Issued: 6 months, 1 week ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-04-15 00:01:00 CW Alert 010- (Apr 26) Europe Waterborne attack Military Closed
It has been reported that there has been an attack on a Liberian-flagged tanker whilst underway near the port of Novorossiysk, Russia (exact date and time not specified). Reports state the vessel was hit by an unmanned surface vessel which resulted in minor damage above the waterline. The vessel is now making it's way out of Russian waters to conduct repairs under its own power.
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