Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete November 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM

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Ukrainian naval drones struck two Russian oil tankers, the Kairos and Virat, in the Black Sea off the Turkish coast on Friday and Saturday. The tankers, flagged to the Gambia and part of Russia's "shadow fleet" used to bypass sanctions, sustained damage but reported no casualties. The attacks, using Sea Baby drones, are viewed as an escalation by Ukraine to target Russia's oil revenues. Separately, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium suspended loading at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk after an unmanned boat attack damaged a mooring point. Kazakhstan, a major stakeholder in the consortium, condemned the attack and its impact on energy supplies and relations with Ukraine.

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Caspian Pipeline Consortium 30% SBU 40% Gambia ×250% Black Sea ×460% Russia ×570% Ukraine ×680%

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