Ukrainian naval drones strike two Russian oil tankers in Black Sea
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Ukrainian naval drones struck two Russian oil tankers, Kairos and Virat, in the Black Sea on Friday. The tankers were empty and headed to Novorossiysk, a major Russian port, when they were targeted by the drones. Video footage showed powerful explosions causing fires on both vessels, which sustained critical damage and were effectively taken out of service. Ukraine has been attacking Russian oil refineries using long-range aerial drones, but this attack represents a different kind of assault. The strikes are part of Kyiv's efforts to pressure Russia's vast oil industry, particularly its "shadow fleet" that helps Moscow export oil despite western sanctions. The Caspian Pipeline Consortium halted operations after a mooring was damaged by the drone attack, with Kazakhstan calling it unacceptable.
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AI-ExtractedThe two oil tankers, identified as the Kairos and Virat, were empty and sailing to Novorossiysk.
Ukrainian naval drones hit two tankers operating under sanctions in the Black Sea.
The 274-metre-long tanker Kairos suffered an explosion and caught fire on Friday.
Both the Kairos and Virat are on a list of ships subject to sanctions.
The two oil tankers, identified as the Kairos and Virat, were empty and sailing to Novorossiysk.
Ukrainian naval drones hit two tankers operating under sanctions in the Black Sea.
The 274-metre-long tanker Kairos suffered an explosion and caught fire on Friday while en route from Egypt to Russia.
Both the Kairos and Virat are on a list of ships subject to sanctions imposed against Russia.
The strikes on the tankers represent a different kind of attack.
This will deal a significant blow to Russian oil transportation.
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