In the Black Sea, 15 miles from the Istanbul Strait, the Turkish ALTURA oil tanker was hit by a drone, causing a powerful explosion that damaged the deck, bridge, and engine room.
A drone attacked the Turkish company’s ALTURA oil tanker in the Black Sea, 15 miles from the Bosphorus, causing a powerful explosion. The tankers were carrying 140,000 tons of oil,” NTV reported.
According to reports, the tanker was transporting oil from Novorossiysk to Istanbul.
All 27 crew members were Turkish citizens. According to preliminary information, there were no injuries. A rescue ship was sent to the scene.
