Third Russia-Linked Oil Tanker Suffers Explosions Near Senegal: Crew Safe, No Environmental Impact

Dec 02, 2025 02:34 am CST

An oil tanker carrying diesel experienced four external explosions near Dakar, Senegal, marking the third Russia-linked vessel attacked in recent days. The Mersin, managed by Besiktas Shipping, sustained engine room flooding but remains stable with no casualties or pollution. This incident follows similar attacks on vessels transporting Russian petroleum, with Ukraine's security service reportedly behind previous Black Sea incidents.