Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Ukraine Attacks Russian Oil Tanker
Ukraine used special drones in the sea to attack a big oil tanker that belongs to Russia.
This tanker is part of a group of ships that Ukraine says helps Russia sell oil even though many countries have put sanctions on Russia.
The tanker was damaged badly and couldn't move anymore.
Ukraine did this to try to stop Russia from making money from selling oil, which helps pay for the war.
Russia hasn't said anything about the attack yet.
This is the third time in two weeks that Ukraine has targeted these kinds of tankers.
Ukraine attacked a Russian oil tanker, the Dashan, with sea drones in the Black Sea.
The Dashan is part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' and is under EU and British sanctions.
The tanker suffered critical damage and was disabled, with no mention of casualties.
This is the third attack on Russian tankers in two weeks, aimed at reducing Russia's oil revenues.
Russia has not commented on the incident, but previously threatened to sever Ukraine's access to the Black Sea.
- Who
- Ukraine
- What
- Attacked Russian oil tanker with sea drones
- When
- Wednesday, December 10
- Where
- Black Sea, Ukraine's exclusive economic zone
- Why
- To reduce Russian petrodollar revenues and disrupt oil exports
- Location
- Black Sea, Ukraine's exclusive economic zone
- Attack Type
- Sea drones
- Target
- Dashan tanker
- Impact on Tanker
- Disabled with critical damage
- Tanker Status
- Under EU and British sanctions, no known flag registry
- Casualties
- Not mentioned
- Russian Response
- No immediate comment
- Ukrainian Motive
- Reduce Russian petrodollar revenues
