26.03.2026 08:10
As the war between the US-Israel and Iran enters its 27th day, a significant development has shaken Turkey in the region. It has been reported that a Turkish tanker named Altura was hit by a drone, and the tanker, loaded with 140,000 tons of oil, has started taking on water. While the bridge of the tanker was damaged, it was stated that the condition of the 27 Turkish crew members is good. As the incident occurred 26 kilometers before the Istanbul Strait, there is curiosity about whether it was an attack, but no official statement has yet been made regarding the incident.
While the war between the US-Israel and Iran continues with full force on its 27th day, a development from the region deeply shook Turkey.
EMERGENCY CALL FOR HELP FROM TURKISH TANKER
The Turkish tanker named Altura, loaded with 140 thousand tons of oil, was hit by a drone 26 kilometers before the Istanbul Strait. The giant ship, which started taking on water after being hit by the drone, made an emergency call for help.
CONDITION OF 27 TURKISH PERSONNEL IS GOOD
While it was reported that the condition of the 27 Turkish personnel on board, who were affected by the damage on the deck and in the engine room, is good, it was stated that the teams from the General Directorate of Coastal Safety reached the ship.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT EXPECTED
As it is wondered whether the incident that occurred 26 kilometers before the Istanbul Strait was an attack, no official statement has yet been made regarding the incident from the authorities.