Two tankers damaged in Black Sea attacks wash ashore in Turkey
Two tankers, the Golden Sapling and Omskiy-107, were damaged in attacks in the Black Sea and later washed ashore on Turkish coastlines. The Golden Sapling was hit near Sinop and stranded at Geyikkoşan beach, while Omskiy-107 was attacked near Novorossiysk and ended up on Alacalı beach in Istanbul.
Consensus
- Two tankers were damaged in attacks in the Black Sea.
- The damaged tankers were later washed ashore on the Turkish coast.
- The Golden Sapling is a chemical tanker flying the Hong Kong flag.
- Omskiy-107 is a cargo ship flying the Russian flag.
- The Golden Sapling was attacked approximately 167 km from Sinop on the Black Sea coast of Turkey.
- Omskiy-107 was attacked near the port of Novorossiysk in Krasnodar Krai.
- The crew of the Golden Sapling was evacuated by the Greek vessel Maran Pythia and taken to Novorossiysk.
- The crew of Omskiy-107 evacuated using lifeboats.
- Turkish coast guard inspected Omskiy-107 and found the captain's cabin burned out.
- The Golden Sapling drifted for several days after evacuation before running aground at Geyikkoşan beach.
- Omskiy-107 ran aground at Alacalı beach in Istanbul.
- The attacks were carried out by drones, according to DHA.
Coverage (2 sources)
- Two tankers damaged by attacks in the Black Sea washed ashore on the Turkish coast — Радио Свобода
- Two tankers damaged by attacks in the Black Sea washed ashore on the Turkish coast — The Insider