January 13, 2026
Drones attack three Greek-owned oil tankers bound for Russian Black Sea port
Drones have attacked three tankers owned by Greek companies, Reuters reported earlier today
TL;DR
- Three Greek-owned tankers (Delta Harmony, Delta Supreme, Matilda) were attacked by drones in the Black Sea.
- The attacks occurred near the Yuzhnaya Ozereyevka terminal, which exports Russian and Kazakh crude oil.
- Delta Harmony and Delta Supreme are operated by Delta Tankers, and Matilda is operated by Thenamaris.
- Matilda sustained minor deck damage and remained operational.
- Delta Harmony also experienced a fire that was extinguished with no casualties.
- These attacks are part of a series targeting tankers linked to Russia's 'shadow fleet' since late November.
- Russia has accused Ukraine of these attacks, and Ukrainian intelligence sources have reportedly confirmed involvement, although authorities have not officially commented.
- A statement from the Security Service of Ukraine mentioned 'long-range strikes on oil refineries' impacting Russian oil exports and its 'shadow fleet'.
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