### [2026-08-8](/feed/2026/08/8/index.md)

##### British
# Satellite images show that the British-sanctioned oil tanker "Caroline Bezengi", believed to be part of the Russian shadow fleet, which was carrying 1 million barrels of oil, is leaking oil and sinking further off the coast of Oman, after a explosion was reported on the vessel on June 8. The oil leaks have reportedly reached the shore of Al-Qibliyah Island. 




### Sources:

1. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/oman-russia-oil-tanker-f445bfd4110dd2e44e010dc0b95c825e)

### Changes:

1. Satellite images show that the British-sanctioned oil tanker Caroline Bezengi, which was carrying 1 million barrels of oil, is leaking oil and sinking further off the coast of Oman, after a explosion was reported on the vessel on June 8. The oil leaks have also reportedly reached the shore of Qibliyah Island.  _2026-08-08 17:58:16 (First version)_
2. Satellite images show that the British-sanctioned oil tanker "Caroline Bezengi", which was carrying 1 million barrels of oil, is leaking oil and sinking further off the coast of Oman, after a explosion was reported on the vessel on June 8. The oil leaks have also reportedly reached the shore of Qibliyah Island.  _2026-08-08 21:57:51 (Update)_
2. Satellite images show that the British-sanctioned oil tanker "Caroline Bezengi", believed to be part of the Russian shadow fleet, which was carrying 1 million barrels of oil, is leaking oil and sinking further off the coast of Oman, after a explosion was reported on the vessel on June 8. The oil leaks have reportedly reached the shore of Al-Qibliyah Island.  _(Current version)_

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