On board the Turkish tanker in the Black Sea, which was attacked by a Russian drone, there were 11 crew members. The search and rescue service of the Ukrainian Navy was ready to assist.
The Turkish tanker VIVA, carrying sunflower oil to Egypt, was hit by a Russian kamikaze drone as it followed the recommended route with proper registration. Spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy Dmytro Pletenchuk noted that the crew was unharmed and the vessel continued its journey to its destination, adhering to all safety requirements.
The incident occurred on December 13 amid the escalation of the security situation in the Black Sea, where Russia continues to show aggression even against civilian vessels. This was not the first case of such an attack — the day before, on December 12, a similar attack hit another Turkish vessel in Chornomorsk near Odesa.
Experts note that such acts of aggression can have serious consequences for the security of trade sea routes and raise concerns within the international community about the future of grain corridors, which play a crucial role in global food supply.
| Date | Event | Location | Participants | Consequences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 13 | Attack on tanker VIVA | Black Sea | 11 crew members | No casualties |
| December 12 | Attack on Cenk T | Chornomorsk, Odesa | Turkish company | Damaged vessel |
