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Ukrainian Drones Strike Black Sea Tanker, Hit Russian Oil Sites

4/30/2026

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Ukrainian naval drones hit the 37,000-tonne tanker MARQUISE in the Black Sea on April 29, about 210 km southeast of Tuapse.
The Cameroonian-flagged vessel, without AIS and awaiting a ship-to-ship transfer, is operated by UAE-based Lidoil DMCC and has made deceptive trips through the Kerch Strait and occupied Crimea.
Ukrainian drones also hit oil facilities near Perm and Orsk as Russia reported intercepting 98 drones across several oblasts and Crimea.

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Ukrainian naval drones hit the 37,000-tonne tanker MARQUISE in the Black Sea on April 29, about 210 km southeast of Tuapse.
The Cameroonian-flagged vessel, without AIS and awaiting a ship-to-ship transfer, is operated by UAE-based Lidoil DMCC and has made deceptive trips through the Kerch Strait and occupied Crimea.
Ukrainian drones also hit oil facilities near Perm and Orsk as Russia reported intercepting 98 drones across several oblasts and Crimea.