Russian freighter Omsky-107 runs aground off Istanbul after Black Sea attack
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The Russian freighter Omsky-107 ran aground near Alacali beach in Sile, Istanbul province, after being attacked near Novorossiysk and abandoned by its crew. Turkish coast guard teams were dispatched after the vessel was spotted on Sunday, August 30.
Key Facts
- The Omsky-107 ran aground near Alacali beach in Sile, Istanbul province, on Sunday, August 30.
- The crew abandoned the vessel on lifeboats after the attack, according to DHA.
- The ship's captain's cabin was largely destroyed by fire, 7deniz.net reported.
- The Omsky-107 was built in Romania in 1981 and is registered in Taganrog.
- Novorossiysk is Russia's largest port by cargo turnover and handles up to a third of Russian grain exports.
The Grounding
The Russian freighter Omsky-107, damaged in an attack near Novorossiysk, was carried by waves to Turkey's northern coast and ran aground near Alacali beach in Sile, Istanbul province. Turkish news agency DHA reported the grounding on Sunday, August 30. After the attack, the crew abandoned the vessel on lifeboats, according to DHA. Coast guard teams were dispatched after the vessel was spotted.
Vessel Damage
Turkish online outlet 7deniz.net also reported the grounding of the Omsky-107 in Sile. Photos published by DHA and 7deniz.net show serious damage, especially to the stern and cabin area. The captain's cabin was largely destroyed by fire, 7deniz.net wrote. The Omsky-107 was built in Romania in 1981 and has its home port in Taganrog, according to FederalPress. Kommersant reported the vessel last called at the Turkish port of Gerze and last reported its position 29 days ago.
Black Sea Shipping Context
Novorossiysk is Russia's largest port by cargo turnover and one of the largest in Europe. Up to a third of Russian grain exports pass through Novorossiysk, along with oil, metals, and container cargo. During Russia's war against Ukraine, both military and commercial vessels have been repeatedly attacked in the Black Sea, including at Novorossiysk.
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Russian freighter Omsky-107 runs aground off Istanbul after Black Sea attack
