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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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Ukraine Launches Coordinated Drone Strikes on Russian Oil and Military Infrastructure

 

Unverified footage published online showed what appeared to be a major fire at the Syzran refinery, with emergency services working at the scene. 


Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a series of overnight drone strikes targeting key Russian infrastructure, marking one of the most extensive cross-border operations in recent months. The attacks hit oil refineries, military airfields, and electronics factories deep inside Russian territory.

Key Targets Hit

  • Ryazan Oil Refinery: Located southeast of Moscow, the facility was set ablaze following a drone strike.
  • Novokuybyshevsk Refinery (Samara Region): A major supplier of aviation fuel for Russian combat aircraft, reportedly engulfed in flames.
  • Annanefteprodukt Fuel Depot (Voronezh Region): Near Ukraine’s northeastern border, this site was also struck.
  • Primorsko-Akhtarsk Airfield (Krasnodar Krai): Used to launch Shahed drones against Ukraine, it was hit by SBU drones, causing a fire.
  • Electropribor Plant (Penza): A critical electronics supplier for Russia’s military-industrial complex; explosions and smoke were reported, with one fatality confirmed.

Response and Escalation

  • Russia’s Defense Ministry reported downing 338 Ukrainian drones overnight, though it did not specify how many reached their targets.
  • Ukraine’s Air Force claimed to have intercepted 45 of 53 Russian drones launched in retaliation.
  • On the ground, Russia announced the capture of Oleksandro-Kalynove in Donetsk, continuing its push in eastern Ukraine.

Strategic Implications

These strikes reflect Ukraine’s growing capability in long-range drone warfare, a dramatic shift from the early days of the conflict when it lacked such tools. The coordinated effort involved Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Security Service (SBU), and Defense Ministry’s intelligence units.

The attacks appear to be a response to recent Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, which have caused significant civilian casualties. Ukraine’s military emphasized that it will continue targeting infrastructure that supports Russia’s war effort until hostilities cease.


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