Since February 2022, the ongoing war in Ukraine has positioned the Black Sea region at the center of strategic competition and created a new geopolitical reality in the international system.

A marine drone hit the Altura tanker carrying Russian crude near Istanbul, causing an explosion; all 27 crew members are safe as Turkey monitors Black Sea drone risks.

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis condemned the attack, speaking at an EU foreign affairs meeting; calls for coordinated action to safeguard freedom of navigation

The Greek-flagged vessel, chartered by Chevron and crewed by 24 sailors — 10 of them Greek nationals — sustained damage to its starboard side.

Greece has advised its shipping companies to review security measures after drones struck two Greek-operated oil tankers in the Black Sea, including one chartered by Chevron. Officials urge crews to increase vigilance as war insurance costs rise

Three Greek-managed tankers were struck by drones near a major Black Sea oil terminal, escalating maritime security concerns.

According to Ukrainian sources, the ship was heading to the port of Izmail on the Danube to load grain and was at risk of sinking when it was hit yesterday morning (27/12) by a Russian mine