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Turkish Oil Tanker Hit by Drones in Black Sea Near Istanbul

Selcan Hacaoglu
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A Turkish oil tanker, the M/T Altura, was struck by drones in the Black Sea, marking a significant escalation in regional maritime tensions. The attack occurred 15 nautical miles from the Bosporus Strait near Istanbul, a critical chokepoint for global oil transport. Local media outlet NTV first reported the incident, though no group immediately claimed responsibility for the drone strike. The vessel was carrying crude oil at the time of the attack, raising concerns over potential environmental and economic fallout. Authorities have not yet confirmed casualties or the extent of damage, but the incident disrupts a vital shipping route.
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Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000A Turkish tanker laden with crude oil was targeted by a drone attack in the Black Sea near Istanbul, NTV television reported.The attack on the M/T Altura took place 15 nautical miles away from the Bosporus Strait, NTV reported.

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