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world1d ago

A sanctioned Russian tanker, Kairos, was damaged by an explosion near the Bosporus in the Black Sea on 28 November.
Turkish rescue teams evacuated 25 crew members after the incident.
The Kairos is linked to Russia's so-called shadow fleet used to evade Western sanctions on energy exports.
Another tanker, Virat, reportedly suffered an explosion in the Black Sea.
Both Kairos and Virat appear on sanctions lists connected to Russia's shadow fleet.
Turkish authorities noted the vessel reported an 'external impact' while en route to Novorossiysk.
Rescue assets included tugboats and coast guard assistance in the aftermath.
The incident raised concerns about the safety of vessels tied to sanctions amid Black Sea tensions.
Background context notes past Black Sea incidents involving ships and unexplained explosions.
Officials continue to monitor the situation as rescue operations concluded.

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world13h ago

Ukraine says it used Sea Baby naval drones to strike two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea near Turkey.
Tankers Kairos and Virat were struck off Turkey’s coast and crews were evacuated from Kairos.
Authorities say all crew on Kairos were evacuated; Virat appeared not to be on fire.
Ukraine frames the strike as a move to curb Russia’s sanctions-evasion revenue, per Ukrainian officials.
Turkish authorities say the incidents occurred within their exclusive economic zone with ongoing safety coordination.
OpenSanctions and sanctions critics say the vessels are part of a sanctioned fleet used to evade penalties.
The strikes affected tankers believed to transport oil worth tens of millions of dollars.
Officials cited prior Ukrainian naval strikes against sanctioned Russian shipping as context for this operation.
US and EU sanctions agencies monitor the evolving dynamics of sanctioned shipping amid the conflict.
Officials noted ongoing efforts to prevent a recurrence and ensure navigational safety in Turkey’s area.

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