Ukraine releases footage of drone strike on Russian oil tanker
Ukraine says the footage shows a drone evading fire from a Russian helicopter before striking an oil tanker, though the claim has not been independently verified.
Ukraine has released footage that purportedly shows a drone evading fire from a Russian helicopter before striking a Russian oil tanker, according to Al Jazeera Global News.
The reported sequence places helicopter fire before the drone’s approach to the vessel. Image footage shows an oil tanker at sea, with smoke rising from its stern.
The source material does not specify where or when the incident occurred, or the circumstances surrounding the reported strike.
The footage’s authenticity and the identities of the drone, helicopter and tanker cannot be independently established from the supplied reports.
No details have been provided on the extent of damage to the tanker or on any casualties. The incident is linked to the wider Russia–Ukraine conflict.
