# Greek tanker attacked by Ukrainian drone near Novorossiysk

https://mins.news/en/item/24520

- TASS, 2026-08-17 20:11 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2174369

> The Greek tanker Skiros was struck by a drone near Russia’s Novorossiysk port on August 16 after loading oil, Greek television reported. Video showed a fire erupting on the vessel. Its operator said no one was injured and no oil leaked.

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