Two sanctioned Russian "shadow fleet" oil tankers exploded and caught fire in Turkish waters.
The two oil tankers, the "Keros" and the "Vilat," exploded and caught fire earlier today in the southern Black Sea, reportedly belonging to the "Russian shadow fleet." At the time of the incident, they had just passed through the Bosporus Strait in Turkey and were heading north. These two oil tankers were originally scheduled to sail from Egypt to the Russian port of Novorossiysk.
It was reported that the oil tankers were attacked by unmanned surface vehicles or mines deployed by the Ukrainian armed forces. The Turkish Ministry of Transport stated that all crew members on both ships had successfully evacuated, and the tankers are expected to sink in the Black Sea.
The "Keros" cargo ship reported to Turkish authorities that it encountered an "external impact" causing the explosion and fire. Media generally reported that the ship most likely struck a mine in the Black Sea, with the explosion occurring in the engine room. There were 25 crew members on board, and some reports indicated that people were injured. The province of Kocaeli subsequently issued a statement saying that the 25 people had safely evacuated. The Turkish Coast Guard also confirmed the evacuation, but did not provide more details. (Wayne is not making a fuss)
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