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Russia says attack on oil tanker near CPC was carried out by Ukrainian drones

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Posted on January 14, 2026

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· Last updated: January 19, 2026

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MOSCOW, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday that an attack on the oil tanker Matilda in the Black Sea on January 13 was carried out by two Ukrainian strike UAVs about 100 km

Russia Claims Ukrainian Drones Attacked Oil Tanker in Black Sea

Details of the Oil Tanker Attack

Involvement of Ukrainian Drones

Drones struck two oil tankers in the Black Sea on Tuesday, including one chartered by U.S. oil major Chevron, the companies involved said, as they sailed toward a terminal on the Russian coast.

Impact on Oil Shipping

Reuters was unable to immediately verify the report.

Verification of Reports

(Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Anastasia Teterevleva; editing by Guy Faulconbridge )

Key Takeaways

Russia claims Ukrainian drones attacked an oil tanker.
The incident occurred near the CPC terminal in the Black Sea.
Chevron-chartered tanker was among those targeted.
Reuters could not verify the attack report immediately.
The attack impacts oil shipping routes in the region.

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What is an oil tanker?

An oil tanker is a ship designed for the bulk transport of oil and its products. They are essential for the global oil trade, transporting crude oil from production sites to refineries.

What are UAVs?

UAVs, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, are aircraft that operate without a human pilot on board. They are commonly used for surveillance, reconnaissance, and in military operations.

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