Ukrainian Drones Hit Oil Tankers in Black Sea Including Chevron Chartered Vessel
Two oil tankers including one chartered by Chevron were struck by Ukrainian drones in the Black Sea. The incident occurred near the coast of Russia on Tuesday.
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The Defence Ministry of Russia 
RUreported on Tuesday that an attack involving two strike UAVs from Ukraine 
UAtargeted commercial oil tankers in the Black Sea. The incident took place on January 13, 2026, approximately 100 kilometers from the city of Anapa in the Krasnodar region of Russia. According to the report, the drones struck the oil tanker Matilda as it was sailing toward a terminal on the coast of Russia.
RUreported on Tuesday that an attack involving two strike UAVs from Ukraine UAtargeted commercial oil tankers in the Black Sea. The incident took place on January 13, 2026, approximately 100 kilometers from the city of Anapa in the Krasnodar region of Russia. According to the report, the drones struck the oil tanker Matilda as it was sailing toward a terminal on the coast of Russia.Among the vessels impacted by the drone operation was at least one other oil tanker chartered by the Chevron Corporation . The involvement of a major multinational company from the United States 
USunderscores the operational risks facing energy firms in the active conflict zone. The Black Sea serves as a primary regional shipping corridor for energy transport, making any disruption to commercial traffic a concern for international commerce.
USunderscores the operational risks facing energy firms in the active conflict zone. The Black Sea serves as a primary regional shipping corridor for energy transport, making any disruption to commercial traffic a concern for international commerce.
