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Greek Tanker Struck by Missile in Black Sea, Crew Emerges Unharmed

  A Greek‑flagged tanker sailing near the Russian port of Novorossiysk was struck by a missile but remained operational, and all 24 crew members were confirmed safe.   A Greek‑owned and Greek‑flagged tanker sustained material damage after being hit by a missile while sailing approximately 14 nautical miles off the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. According to authorities, the vessel—operated by Maran Gas Maritime—was not carrying cargo at the time of the strike and continued to navigate safely following the incident.  All 24 crew members on board, including ten Greek nationals, thirteen Filipinos, and one Romanian, were reported to be in good health. The impact caused damage to the starboard side of the ship, but no assistance or towing was required. The tanker remained fully operational, and no environmental pollution was reported.  Greek officials have condemned the attack as dangerous and unacceptable, noting that the incident occurred amid height...

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Israel Strikes Hezbollah Targets Deep Inside Lebanon: Escalating Tensions and Aerial Confrontations

In a significant escalation of hostilities, the Israeli Air Force carried out rare strikes on targets deep inside Lebanon. These strikes, which occurred on Monday, have raised concerns and revived tensions in the region. Here are the key details:

  1. The Strikes: Israeli warplanes targeted locations associated with the militant Hezbollah group within Lebanese territory. The strikes were notably deep into Lebanon, near the northeastern city of Baalbek. Residents reported explosions, and at least two people lost their lives in the attacks.

  2. Hezbollah’s Response: The Israeli strikes came shortly after Hezbollah claimed to have shot down an Israeli drone using its air defense system. This incident further heightened the already tense situation along the Lebanon-Israel border.

  3. Context: These strikes mark some of the deepest Israeli military actions within Lebanon since the onset of the Israel-Hamas war more than four months ago. The conflict has been ongoing, and the recent events underscore the volatility of the region.

  4. Cease-Fire Talks: Interestingly, these strikes occurred just a day after Israel’s Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, vowed to intensify attacks on Hezbollah, even if a cease-fire is reached with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

As the situation unfolds, the international community closely monitors developments in the Middle East. The delicate balance between regional powers remains precarious, and any further escalation could have far-reaching consequences.


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