Three tankers reportedly attacked by drones in Black Sea, shipping agency says

Coastal safety ‌boats were sent to ‌the scene for assistance and all crew members in the tankers were reported in good condition

May 28, 2026 07:24

ISTANBUL: ‌Drone attacks were reported on three tankers in the Black Sea on Thursday near Turkiye’s northern coast, shipping agency Tribeca said.

The tanker James II, sailing under the Palau flag and in ballast, was some 50 miles (80 km) north ‌of the Turkeli ‌Area in the Black ‌Sea ⁠when the incident ⁠occurred, the agency said.