Virat tanker attack
Ukraine Strikes Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tankers with Naval Drones in Black Sea
Nov 29, 2025 08:25 pm CST
A Russian oil tanker named Virat was struck twice by Ukrainian unmanned naval drones in the Black Sea, causing damage and disrupting Russia's sanctions-evading "shadow fleet" operations. Ukraine's security service confirmed the attack was a joint operation by the SBU and Ukrainian navy using modernized Sea Baby naval drones, targeting vessels potentially transporting oil worth $70 million.
Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker 'Virat' Attacked by Unmanned Vessels in Black Sea Near Turkish Coast
Nov 29, 2025 07:00 pm CST
Two Russian tankers under international sanctions face attacks in the Black Sea, with the Virat suffering multiple unmanned vessel strikes off Turkey's coast while the Kairos battles a fire after an explosion. Turkish authorities report the Virat remains stable despite damage, while 25 crew members were evacuated from the burning Kairos as firefighting efforts continue.