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Drone Attacks on CPC Black Sea Terminal Hit Three Oil Tankers, Crews Safe

Three crude oil tankers were attacked by drones at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal off Russia's Black Sea coast on 19 and 20 July. The Liberian-flagged Asia and Marshall-Island-flagged Nissos Ios were struck on 19 July, while the Cameroon-flagged Nelsa was hit on 20 July. All crews were reported safe with no injuries, fatalities, or oil spills. Oil loading operations were suspended pending assessment.