Two Oil Tankers Struck by Explosions in Black Sea: Crews Rescued by Turkish Authorities

Nov 29, 2025 06:33 am CST

Turkish maritime authorities evacuated crews from two Gambian-flagged oil tankers after explosions in the Black Sea, possibly caused by mines or projectiles. Both vessels, under Western sanctions for transporting Russian oil, reported fires with all 45 crew members rescued safely. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers from naval mines in the region since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.