Tanker Midvolga 2 attacked in the Black Sea

Tanker with Russian oil attacked again in the Black Sea: vessel damaged off the coast of Turkey

Tanker Midvolga 2, carrying a cargo of sunflower oil from Russia to Georgia, came under attack in the Black Sea. This was reported by the Turkish Ministry of Transport.

According to official information, the incident occurred approximately 130 kilometres off the coast of Turkey. The vessel was damaged, but details on the extent of the damage have not yet been disclosed.

What we know so far

Turkish authorities said that the situation was «under control» and that the relevant services were collecting data and clarifying the nature of the attack. It is known that the tanker continued to move along its route, but at a slower speed.

There is no information about any injuries among the crew.

Context.

This is not the first attack on civilian or commercial vessels sailing in the Black Sea. Over the past two years, the region has remained a high-risk area for maritime logistics. Damage to infrastructure, danger to crews and supply disruptions have become commonplace, especially for vessels linked to Russian trade.

Analysts say that amid military operations in the region, sea routes are becoming increasingly vulnerable, and any incidents could affect food markets and supply chains.