Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Ship in Black Sea
Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Tanker in Black Sea Ukraine has reportedly targeted another vessel from Russia’s shadow fleet in the Black Sea, using naval drones to inflict "critical damage" on a Russian oil tanker. According to reports from Ukrainian authorities, the attack took place on Wednesday and involved the Comoros-flagged Dashan tanker. The Dashan was reportedly traveling at maximum speed with its transponder switched off, operating within Ukraine's exclusive economic zone near the coast of Crimea. Its destination was the Novorossiysk port terminal in Russia. The ship had been sanctioned by several countries, including the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Switzerland, for its role in transporting Russian oil and for disabling its vessel identification systems. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) stated that the Dashan sustained significant damage during the operation. The attack was allegedly carried out by the SBU's 13th Main Dire...