8legs: Novorossiysk, russia

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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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world11h ago

A major CPC oil terminal in Novorossiysk suspended operations after an overnight drone attack.
The CPC terminal largely exports Kazakh crude and is a key international energy project.
The attack came hours after Ukraine-aligned strikes on Black Sea tankers, escalating regional tensions.
Two tankers, Kairos and Virat, were later reported struck in the Black Sea region.
The ships involved were on international sanctions lists related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Kazakhstan activated plans to redirect oil exports to alternative routes after the CPC incident.
The CPC terminal's disruption risks global energy security and traders' interests.
Ukraine claimed involvement using domestically produced Sea Baby drones, per Kyiv officials cited by AP.
The incident underscores ongoing conflict-related disruption to energy infrastructure in the Black Sea region.

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