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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
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:35 UTC · First reported: 12h ago