Russian media: A Russian oil tanker was attacked by Ukrainian unmanned boats
AFP and Russia Today television (RT) and other media reported on the 5th that a Russian oil tanker was attacked by Ukrainian unmanned boats in the Kerch Strait, and the tanker was damaged. The Crimean Bridge linking Crimea to Russia was also temporarily suspended.
Russia's Federal Agency for Sea and River Transport said the Russian tanker SIG was hit south of the Kerch Strait at around 11:20 PM local time on Friday, with a hole in the waterline in the area of the SIG engine room "likely caused by an attack by an unmanned boat at sea". The agency also said the tanker remained afloat.
Russian media: A Russian oil tanker was attacked by Ukrainian unmanned boats
There are maritime traffic vessel tracking websites that show that the SIG is currently stationary, with tugboats in its vicinity.
RT reported that the SIG's engine compartment was damaged, but "not very badly." At present, the ship has lost power, and Russian sea rescue workers have been sent to help.
Ria Novosti quoted the Maritime Rescue Coordination service as saying there were no casualties in the attack.
The tanker, which carries oil and chemicals, is reportedly under U.S. sanctions for supplying fuel to Russian forces in Syria supporting the Assad government.
According to the Russian Highway Information Center, traffic on the Crimean Bridge, which connects the Crimean peninsula and Russia, was suspended for about three hours and resumed early Saturday.
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