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Ukraine has conducted its first drone strike on a Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker, the Qendil, in the Mediterranean, marking an escalation in its attacks on Russian oil shipping networks linked to the war in Ukraine. The attack, involving sophisticated drone operations, targeted the vessel en route to Ust Luga from India, and reflects Kyiv's expanding maritime tactics against Russian assets.
Ukraine claims to have attacked Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers in the Black Sea using underwater drones, damaging two vessels and impacting Russian oil transportation amid ongoing tensions and recent attacks on ships carrying Russian crude oil. The incidents involve multiple ships, including the Gambian-flagged Virat and Kairos, with concerns raised over regional safety and international implications.
French military forces have detained two crew members aboard a vessel suspected of being part of a Russian shadow fleet, highlighting ongoing concerns over covert Russian naval activities.