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17 August 2026

Second IMS tanker hit in Black Sea drone campaign

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Second IMS tanker hit in Black Sea drone campaign

Greek tanker owner IMS has suffered another Black Sea drone strike, with its suezmax Skiros hit on the bridge while loading oil off Novorossiysk, Russia. Footage obtained by Greek broadcaster SKAI shows an aerial drone making an initial pass over the area before returning and striking the vessel’s bridge, where a fire broke out. SKAI …

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