Tanker struck by unmanned surface vessels, Black Sea
Issued: 3 weeks, 2 days ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-04-29 00:01:00 | CWD Notification 014- (Apr 26) | Europe | OSINT | Military | Open source |
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| Open-sources have reported that a Cameroon-flagged tanker has been struck by Ukrainian forces in the Black Sea, approximately 119nm Southwest of Tuapse, Russia (exact time and position not specified). The General Staff of the Ukrainian Navy stated that two unmanned surface vessels were used to strike the tern section of tanker's engine room. At the time of the strike, the vessel was not reporting on AIS and was reportedly awaiting loading at sea from another vessel. The tanker was not carrying cargo at the time of the incident, and is subject to sanctions imposed by Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Switzerland, New Zealand, and Canada. The extent of the damage to the tanker is being assessed. | |||||