On 2 December, the Russian tanker Midwołga‑2 was fired upon about 80 nautical miles off the Turkish coast, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that attacks on Russian ships threaten Black Sea navigation.
Turkish Coastal Incident: Midwołga‑2 Hit
On 2 December, the Turkish General Directorate of Maritime Affairs reported via X that the Russian tanker Midwołga‑2 was fired upon while steaming from Russia to Georgia with sunflower oil. The incident occurred roughly 80 nautical miles from the Turkish coast, and its 13‑man crew reported no injuries.
Erdogan Cautions Black Sea Safety
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that the war between Russia and Ukraine is now clearly threatening the security of navigation in the Black Sea. He condemned the attacks on ships as signals of dangerous escalation and stated that the attacks cannot be justified.
Shellings Near the Bosphorus
On 28 November, explosions occurred on two tankers near the Bosphorus strait. Media identified the vessels as part of Russia’s “shadow fleet” used to evade international sanctions. Ukrainian Security Service sources say the two tankers were hit by sea‑land drones.
Senegal Shore: Tanker Mersin Hit
The night of 27‑28 November, four explosions struck the tanker Mersin off the coast of Senegal. The ship was carrying Russian oil products, according to multiple reports.
