Russian Drone Hits Turkish Tanker in Ukraine Sparking Emergency in Romania

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A dramatic escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war unfolded when a Turkish-flagged LNG tanker, MT Orinda, was struck by a Russian drone while unloading in Ukraine’s Izmail port. The fiery blast forced an emergency evacuation of nearby Romanian villages due to the tanker's volatile cargo. This comes just one day after President Zelenskyy secured a major US gas import deal to help Ukraine survive the winter. As critical energy infrastructure and ports are targeted, Ukraine’s fight for survival intensifies. WooGlobe Ref : WGA881197 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A Russian drone just ignited a global firestorm, literally.

00:04In Ukraine's Odesa region, a Turkish-flagged tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas

00:09was struck by a Russian drone and engulfed in flames.

00:12This happened just hours after President Zelensky signed a major gas import deal with the U.S.

00:17The ship, M.T. Orinda, was unloading cargo at Ismail Port when it was hit.

00:22Miraculously, all 16 crew members survived.

00:26But the threat didn't end there.

00:28Authorities evacuated two Romanian villages across the border,

00:31fearing a potential explosion from the tanker's dangerous cargo.

00:35This strike is part of Russia's continued attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports.

00:40These ports are vital lifelines for the country's energy and trade,

00:43especially with winter looming.

00:45The Odesa region is constantly under fire,

00:48with multiple ports and energy sites damaged in recent days.

00:51One person was injured, and several civilian ships burned in the latest wave of attacks.

00:55With over 12,000 Ukrainian civilians killed in this war,

01:00each strike feels heavier than the last.

01:02As the cold sets in, Ukraine's fight for energy has become a fight for survival.

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01:07We have a kingdom Methodist.

01:25We have a brother who is single Competency.

01:28At least other people are still alive.

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