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Greek Tanker Struck by Missile in Black Sea, Crew Emerges Unharmed

  A Greek‑flagged tanker sailing near the Russian port of Novorossiysk was struck by a missile but remained operational, and all 24 crew members were confirmed safe.   A Greek‑owned and Greek‑flagged tanker sustained material damage after being hit by a missile while sailing approximately 14 nautical miles off the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. According to authorities, the vessel—operated by Maran Gas Maritime—was not carrying cargo at the time of the strike and continued to navigate safely following the incident.  All 24 crew members on board, including ten Greek nationals, thirteen Filipinos, and one Romanian, were reported to be in good health. The impact caused damage to the starboard side of the ship, but no assistance or towing was required. The tanker remained fully operational, and no environmental pollution was reported.  Greek officials have condemned the attack as dangerous and unacceptable, noting that the incident occurred amid height...
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Tragedy at Sea: Three Sudanese Sisters Lost in Mediterranean Crossing

 


In a heartbreaking incident on the central Mediterranean migration route, three sisters from war‑torn Sudan — aged 9, 11, and 17 — lost their lives when an overcrowded rubber dinghy began taking on water in rough seas north of Libya.

Rescue volunteers from the German NGO RESQSHIP saved around 65 people from the vessel, which had departed Zuwara, Libya, bound for Italy. The sisters’ mother and brother were among the survivors brought to Lampedusa late Saturday. A fourth passenger remains missing at sea.

Rescuers described perilous conditions: a partially deflated boat, waves reaching 1.5 meters, and darkness that made the operation dangerous. The sisters’ bodies were discovered in a pool of water and fuel at the bottom of the dinghy after many passengers had been evacuated.

Among the survivors were pregnant women, children, and people from Sudan, Mali, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, and Eritrea. Four required urgent medical evacuation. The tragedy underscores the deadly risks faced by migrants attempting the crossing, a route that has claimed over 30,000 lives since 2014.

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