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Tanker Bound for Russia Attacked by Drone in Black Sea

Published January 8, 2026, 18:13
Tanker Bound for Russia Attacked by Drone in Black Sea

A tanker heading to Russia was attacked by a drone in the Black Sea. The vessel, named Elbus and flagged in Palau, requested assistance from the Turkish Coast Guard and altered its course. According to Lloyd's List Intelligence, the ship was attacked by an unmanned aerial vehicle and a drone targeting its engine room. No injuries were reported among the 25 crew members, nor any pollution.