Russian Oil Tanker Attacked in Black Sea Amid Global Supply Crisis

• A Russian oil tanker was attacked in the Black Sea, causing a powerful explosion in its engine room.
• The incident, confirmed by Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, involved a foreign-flagged vessel operated by a Turkish company.
• The attack, believed to be targeted, used an unmanned surface vehicle, not a drone, about 30 kilometers from the Bosphorus Strait.
• Ukraine is suspected of the attack, aiming to disrupt Russia's oil revenue which funds its war efforts.
• This attack follows a recent drone strike by Ukraine on Russia's Ust-Luga Port, impacting oil exports.