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The drone strike on two tankers of the Russian “shadow fleet” off the coast of Turkey has become yet another signal about the vulnerability of the Kremlin’s oil logistics. At the same time, it has already forced insurers to reassess risks in the Black Sea.

Freight rates have decreased against the backdrop of weak trade activity and increasing tonnage availability in the Black Sea-Mediterranean region.

A fire broke out again in the company’s tank farm just a few days after the previous attack.

The work is being carried out after the Russian attack on April 26, which damaged the infrastructure of the port of Chornomorsk.

From April 16, 2026, Romania has changed the rules for passing through the Sulina Canal: from now on, all ships with cargo are required to submit a preliminary ENS declaration.

Alfa Group 77, which purchased the seized tanker from ARMA, was unable to sell the vessel for UAH 9 million.

After the Russian shelling, a spill of sunflower oil was recorded in the waters of the port of Chornomorsk.

The US military forced the sanctioned vessel Sevan to change course and return to Iranian ports.

The bulk carrier Panormitis is transporting over 25,000 tons of grain, some of which is documented to be connected with supplies from occupied Berdyansk.

Russian troops once again struck the port infrastructure of Great Odesa and facilities that ensure the functioning of the Ukrainian Maritime Corridor.

Damage to facilities was recorded as a result of the strikes, there is no information about victims. Emergency services are eliminating the consequences of the attack.

The restrictions are part of a broader Washington strategy aimed at increasing pressure on Iran’s energy sector and limiting its oil export revenues.

The decision is aimed at further reducing energy dependence on Russia and increasing sanctions pressure on its energy sector.

Since the beginning of 2026 alone, 631 UAV attacks have been recorded on port facilities — ten times more than during the same period last year.

Russian drones hit port infrastructure facilities, causing a fire on a Panamanian-flagged vessel. There is no information about casualties.

Ukrzaliznytsia emphasized that because of this, the issue of increasing freight transportation tariffs remains relevant.

Another attempt to tow the stricken Russian gas tanker Arctic Metagaz in the Mediterranean Sea has failed.

The Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Russian naval drone near the Odesa region.

Ukraine will insist that the 21st EU sanctions package against Russia include a complete ban on sea exports of Russian oil.