UKMTO has reclassified earlier incident as an attack following confirmation that the tanker was struck by an Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Local authorities are assisting in the evacuation of the crew, damage assessment and environmental impact is unknown at time of update.
Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO whilst authorities investigate.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard: Fire on oil tanker after collision with a vessel during attempt to cross an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz
Macron says France fully supports a genuine energy ceasefire, which Ukraine is ready to accept, but accuses Russia of continuing to reject it while intensifying strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure. He says France will continue to stand with Ukraine and Zelensky
6 hour agoAhead of a meeting on Oct 15, IEA head Fatih Birol urge member countries to weigh additional releases of diesel from the strategic petroleum reserves
7 hour agoTrump announces an immediate "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, saying both sides have agreed to the arrangement
A high-voltage power line was damaged in a Russian attack on Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. He also reported reduced water pressure on both the right and left banks of the city. Emergency repair crews are already working.
Fox News reports that the US Treasury Secretary: We will continue to pressure Iran through the confiscation of cryptocurrencies and tightening of the maritime blockade
UK Maritime Trade Operations: Report of unidentified projectile targeting oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage.
Explosion in the Strait of Hormuz
Power blackout and water supply issue at the eastern bank of Kyiv as result of Russian strikes
The Russian government has partially lifted its ban on diesel fuel exports in accordance with agreements reached between Putin and Trump, TASS reported, citing the Russian cabinet. The decision takes effect on October 10 and will initially allow 500,000 metric tons of diesel fuel to be supplied to the global market.
Trump when asked if he decided whether to join Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks: We may. We're going to look at it. We just found out about the recent attack, so we'll make a decision. We move very quickly
1 day agoGeneral Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: On the night of October 10, 2026, Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Samara oil pipeline pumping and dispatch station again, near the settlement of Prosvet in Russia's Samara region.
1 day agoThe oil loading terminal at the Novoshakhtinsk refinery in Russia’s Rostov region continues to burn following an overnight drone attack. The facility is used to store and transfer petroleum products
1 day agoEmergency power outages have occurred in Kyiv and the Pivdenna Borshchahivka area following a Russian attack, according to DTEK.
1 day agoFire at the fuel terminal in Rostov
1 day agoAccording to Axios, the US has threatened to restrict Ukraine's access to intelligence if attacks on Russian oil refineries continue. This statement was reportedly made during talks with US envoys in Miami. The US has not confirmed this
1 day agoNASA FIRMS satellite imagery confirms an attack on the Novoshakhtinsk oil terminal in Russia’s Rostov region
Novoshakhtinskyi oil terminal in Rostov is on fire after drones strikes
1 day agoFire at the Novoshakhtynskyi fuel terminal in Rostov
Iran has preserved its missile and drone capacity despite months of US and Israeli airstrikes and remains capable of replenishing its weapons arsenal, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing Western officials familiar with intelligence assessments.
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the United States that it would suffer the fate of ancient Persia's defeated enemies, responding to Secretary of State Marco Rubio's speech in Athens invoking the Persian invasions of ancient Greece. "Throughout history we Iranians have faced those who declared themselves masters of the universe and sought to erase ancient civilizations," Ghalibaf wrote on X on Friday. "They came in fire and flame, only to depart in dust and shame. Those who chase Alexander's legacy will share Valerian's fate: you will kneel."
Zelensky:Gifts to Putin will not bring peace or any benefit to the civilized world. Russia will "repay" the diesel with further terror and treachery. Allowing Russia to sell petroleum products is an investment in a war that must be ended, not prolonged
2 day agoTreasury confirms the U.S. is lifting sanctions on Russian diesel exports (including into the U.S.) until April 2027
2 day agoTrump: I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Putin, of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 Tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 Tons immediately thereafter. Additionally, based on the condition of their Diesel Refineries, Russia will then deliver, within a short period of time, 3,000,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel. Between our TOTAL CONTROL of the Strait of Hormuz, and this great announcement on Russian Energy, Diesel Prices for Americans and, indeed, the World, will be COMING DOWN, IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND FAST. Lower prices for Americans, especially our Great Farmers, Ranchers, and Truckers, is my Greatest Priority. This is a very big and important announcement. Additionally, it must be understood, that Iran will not have a Nuclear Weapon
Today, at President Trump's direction, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is immediately issuing a temporary general license to allow the supply of Russian diesel to the global market
Saudi Aramco will supply European refiners with all the crude they requested for November after a key Saudi pipeline resumed operations following attacks, easing supply concerns
The Trump directive will push US officials to invoke the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to increase oil and fuel production, the sources say
2 day agoMultiple vessels have been hit and crude leaks all over. Today's optical image. Details soon
3 people wounded as result of Russian strike in Kharkiv