Dramatic video released Friday shows a Russian oil tanker being blown up by Ukrainian drones in an “unprecedented special operation” in neutral waters in the Mediterranean Sea.
The footage of the attack showed the shadow fleet tanker being obliterated more than 1,200 miles from Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine said.
A fireball is seen after Ukraine blew up a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea. Ukrainian DefenceThe out-of-area operation marks the first time Kyiv has struck in neutral waters, according to officials. Until now, Ukraine’s security service has only claimed responsibility for drone attacks in the Black Sea.
The Russian oil tanker was blown up after a special operation from Ukraine. Ukrainian DefenceThe Qendil vessel, which was empty at the time, is said to have suffered critical damage.
A fireball is seen after a Russian oil tanker was attacked by Ukrainian aerial drones. Ukrainian DefenceUkraine insisted the strike “posed no threat” to the environment, claiming the vessel wasn’t carrying cargo at the time.
A Ukrainian drone blew up a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea. Ukrainian DefenceThe tanker had unloaded oil at the Indian port of Sikka earlier this month and was en route back when the strike was carried out, according to officials.
