Bosphorus in Istanbul closed for tanker attacked in Russia

Bosphorus in Istanbul closed for tanker attacked in Russia

12.06.2026 09:40

Special security measures were taken in the Bosphorus for the tanker that was the target of an unmanned maritime vehicle attack in Russia. Transit ship passages were temporarily suspended.

Bosphorus traffic was closed to transit ship passage as the Cameroon-flagged tanker Asteri, which was attacked by an unmanned maritime vehicle at the Kavkaz Port, will be escorted through the Bosphorus by tugs belonging to the Coastal Safety Directorate.

It was reported that Bosphorus traffic was closed to transit ship passages while the Cameroon-flagged tanker Asteri, which was targeted by an unmanned maritime vehicle attack at Russia's Kavkaz Port, will be escorted through the Bosphorus by tugs affiliated with the Coastal Safety Directorate.

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