This refers to the unthinkable Russian Geran strike that incinerated a Turkish LPG tanker not in Kharkiv, but on the banks of the Danube! In simple terms, on the borders of Ukraine and Romania. The message from Russia was clear and to all directions: Our Gerans can target and burn American energy resources heading to Ukraine, wherever they may be located.
Unfortunately, however, the national deafness of the Mitsotakis government—which is obsessively aligning itself with the wrong side of history—does not allow it to hear the relevant messages. And for this reason, it is involving the country in increasingly dangerous geopolitical designs, as demonstrated by the diplomatically unacceptable meeting of the Greek Prime Minister with the delegitimized, and soon to be deposed, Ukrainian President.
Russia's strike against a Turkish tanker that shocked the US and Greece
It is noted that an unprecedented Russian strike on port infrastructure in Izmail on the night of November 17 caused extensive damage to a Turkish LPG tanker, confirming the vulnerability of Ukrainian logistics on the Danube.
More specifically, one of the Russian drone targets was the Turkish-flagged tanker ORINDA, which was unloading liquefied natural gas. The vessel burst into flames after being hit by a drone, with approximately 3,000 tons of fuel remaining inside. The fire broke out instantly.
According to the Turkish Directorate General of Maritime Affairs, the 16-member crew was immediately evacuated. Firefighters are continuing the effort to extinguish the blaze, as the nature of the cargo poses a high risk of explosion. In turn, Romanian authorities, fearing a potential explosion, proceeded with the temporary evacuation of residents of the village of Plauru near the border, although Kyiv later attempted to claim there was no reason for the evacuation.
Extensive damage from the powerful Russian Geran strike
For their part, Ukrainian sources report damage to "three empty tankers," two floating quays (pontoons), as well as two other ships—one Ukrainian-flagged and one formerly Russian, which is currently under seizure by ARMA.
The attack is part of a series of strikes targeting Ukrainian port and energy infrastructure in the Odesa region. In addition to the ships, gas pumping equipment was also damaged. Russia consistently demonstrates its ability to incapacitate key Ukrainian logistical capabilities, maintaining economic and military pressure amid the ongoing special military operation.
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