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Drone Attack Damages Russian Oil Tanker Near Bosporus

3/26/2026

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The Suezmax tanker Altura carrying Russian oil was struck by drones near the Bosporus, causing damage but no injuries among the 27 Turkish crew members.
Turkish officials suspect an unmanned underwater vehicle was used, and Ukraine has not claimed responsibility.
Attacks also disrupted Russian oil ports Ust-Luga and Primorsk, causing damage and shutdowns, while Ukraine aims to hinder energy sales amid Western sanctions policy changes.

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The Suezmax tanker Altura carrying Russian oil was struck by drones near the Bosporus, causing damage but no injuries among the 27 Turkish crew members.
Turkish officials suspect an unmanned underwater vehicle was used, and Ukraine has not claimed responsibility.
Attacks also disrupted Russian oil ports Ust-Luga and Primorsk, causing damage and shutdowns, while Ukraine aims to hinder energy sales amid Western sanctions policy changes.