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Event title
Turkey - Türkiye’s tanker carrying 140,000 tons of oil hit by drone
Source
Severity
Low
Event date (UTC)
2026-03-26 06:37:24
Last update (UTC)
2026-03-26 06:37:27
Area range
Local event
Address/Affected area(s)
Bosphorus Strait
A crude oil tanker named "ALTURA" belonging to Türkiye has been hit by a drone in the Black Sea.The tanker, which departed from Russia carrying 140,000 tons of crude oil, came under a drone attack in the Black Sea about 15 miles from the Bosphorus Strait, News.az reports.A powerful explosion occurred during the incident. Damage was recorded on the ship’s deck and bridge. It was also reported that the vessel took on water as a result of the serious consequences.It was noted that the condition of the 27-member Turkish crew on board is good.