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.