Russian tanker struck off Turkiye as Ukraine targets ‘shadow fleet’

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM

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On December 2, 2025, the Russian-flagged tanker Midvolga-2 reported being attacked in the Black Sea, approximately 130km off the Turkish coast. The tanker, carrying sunflower oil to Georgia, is the third Russian vessel targeted in the past week. Ukraine has claimed responsibility for previous attacks, stating they targeted Russia's "shadow fleet" violating sanctions by transporting crude oil. The Midvolga-2 crew was unharmed and proceeding to Turkey's Sinop port, with Turkish authorities conveying messages to relevant parties, including Ukraine. These attacks have prompted concern from Turkey regarding the escalation of conflict impacting commercial shipping in the Black Sea.

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Turkiye ×250% Russia ×360% Ukraine ×470% Recep Tayyip Erdogan ×280%

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