Drones attacked a tanker in a Russian port: two crew members killed.

According to ТСН: An incident occurred with the tanker 'Valeriy Gontcharov' in a Russian port, which was likely affected by an attack from 'good drones'. As a result of this strike, two crew members were killed. Currently, the circumstances of the event and the nature of the ship's damage are being clarified.

Details of the vessel

The tanker was built in 1969 as a general cargo ship. In 2004, it was converted into a oil tanker according to project 156ST/5009.

After modernization, the tanker became designated for the transportation of oil products of various classes. There are currently no official comments from the Russian authorities regarding the reasons for the strike and the details of the crew members' deaths.

Military activity

It should be noted that on the night of December 18, a massive night attack of 'good drones' occurred in southern Russia, accompanied by explosions in Rostov-on-Don and Bataysk.

The incident with the tanker 'Valeriy Gontcharov' underscores the growing tension in the region. The situation is continuing to develop, and we await further official comments that may clarify the details of the tragedy and its implications for navigation in this area.