On Friday, explosions struck two tankers linked to Russia’s shadow fleet in the Black Sea, close to Turkey's Bosphorus Strait. The blasts triggered fires aboard the vessels, prompting rescue operations.
"Blasts rocked two tankers from Russia's shadow fleet in the Black Sea near Turkey's Bosphorus strait on Friday, causing fires on the vessels, and rescue ..." — Reuters
The incident highlights rising risks to maritime traffic in strategically vital and politically sensitive regions.
This event underscores emerging threats to sanctioned vessels navigating critical international waterways amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts.