Iranian Oil Tankers Vanish from Satellite Imagery at Key Terminal Amid Rising Fears of Israeli Counterattack

The 1st image contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2024 processed by Sentinel Hub

Satellite imagery captured by the European Space Agency's Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission on Sept. 25 shows a number of VLCC supertankers in the waters around Kharg Island, Iran's principal oil export terminal.

The 2nd image contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2024 processed by Sentinel Hub

Satellite imagery captured by the European Space Agency's Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission on Oct. 3 shows an empty sea around Kharg Island, with no visible ships.

Ukrainian Drones Target Rosneft Refinery in Russia

In a significant escalation of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Ukrainian drones reportedly targeted a major refinery owned by Rosneft, one of Russia's leading oil companies. The attack, which took place near the city of Samara in southwestern Russia, underscores the ongoing tensions and the evolving tactics employed in this conflict.