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UAV event in Kastamonu, off the coast of Abana area, Turkey on Wed 7th January 2026

7th January 2026

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A Palau-flagged oil tanker sailing off the coast of Kastamonu was attacked by a drone. The tanker, named Elbus , sustained damage in the attack, but no crew members were injured. Efforts are underway to tow the ship to İnebolu Port .

A drone attacked the Palau-flagged oil tanker Elbus , which was sailing in the Black Sea approximately 30 miles off the coast of Abana district in Kastamonu . It was reported that the upper section of the tanker was hit in the attack.

Following an emergency call from the ship, Coast Guard teams were dispatched to the area. According to initial reports, no crew members were injured.

The damaged tanker is being towed to İnebolu Port for detailed inspection and safety measures. Technical investigations at the port will clarify the source of the attack and the extent of the damage.

While no official statement has been made regarding the source of the incident, the nature of the attack and the security situation in the region are being closely monitored by maritime authorities.

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