Commercial shipping faced another serious security incident in the Black Sea on 17 August 2026, when the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier ANNA S was struck by multiple aerial drones approximately 20 nautical miles off Novorossiysk, Russia. According to the regional security update shown in the supplied report, the Greek-managed ANNA S […]
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Greek-Interest Tanker Reportedly Struck by Drone While Loading Oil Off Novorossiysk A Greek-interest crude oil tanker was reportedly struck by an aerial drone on 16 August 2026 while loading oil offshore from Novorossiysk, Russia, in the Black Sea, according to a maritime security update. The vessel has been identified as […]
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The Sea of Azov witnessed a deadly escalation in maritime security risks during the early hours of June 5, 2026, when two cargo vessels carrying Azerbaijani crew members were struck by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) while transiting the Taganrog Bay. The vessels, identified as Natra and Zirkon, were sailing in […]
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