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Russian shadow fleet tanker likely hit by naval mine in Black Sea, Reuters says
- 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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