A tanker transporting Russian oil was hit off the coast of Turkey. The incident occurred with a vessel belonging to Russia's shadow fleet. Details have not yet been reported.
Tanker hit off Turkey
Off the coast of Turkey, the Altura tanker, which was transporting Russian oil. The vessel belongs to Russia's shadow fleet, which is used to circumvent international sanctions.
Details of the incident, as well as information about possible damage or casualties, have not yet been disclosed. It is only known that the tanker was transporting Russian oil in the Black Sea.
Russia's shadow fleet
Russia's shadow fleet is a group of vessels used to transport oil in circumvention of sanctions. Such vessels often change flags and routes to conceal the origin of their cargo.
Much of this fleet operates in the Black Sea and Mediterranean. The goal is to ensure the export of Russian oil despite international restrictions.
Context.
After the start of a full-scale war against Ukraine, the West imposed sanctions on Russian oil exports. Since then, Russia has been actively using its shadow fleet to transport oil to third countries.
Turkey is one of the key transit areas for such operations due to its location between the Black and Mediterranean Seas.
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