16 APR 2026
RussiaRussian territorial waters

Ukraine attacks Liberian tanker in Russian waters

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:35 UTC · 4 sources

Ukrainian forces have attacked a Liberian-flagged oil tanker within the territorial waters of the Russian Federation, according to the Russian Investigative Committee. The vessel's Turkish captain was injured in the strike. The incident marks a significant escalation in Ukraine's maritime targeting of Russian-linked assets. Russian authorities are investigating the attack as an act of terrorism.

Updates
12h agoОперация Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

The message confirms the captain's nationality as Turkish and his hospitalization due to injuries.

11h ago@Osint613

The message adds that the ship's Turkish captain was injured in the attack.

Key Details
Tanker: Liberian-flagged
Captain: Turkish citizen, injured
Sources
TGБелорусский силовик 🇧🇾view12h ago
TGОперация Z: Военкоры Русской Весныview12h ago
TW@Osint613view11h ago
TGRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸view11h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:35 UTC · First reported: 12h ago