Lol. Civilian vessels. You funny. You talking about the 2024 oil spill caused by two pootin boats caught in a storm? Early in the morning of 15 December 2024, two Russian Project 1577 Volgoneft oil tankers, Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239, were caught in a storm just south of the Kerch Strait. Volgoneft-212, which was reportedly carrying about 4,900 tonnes of mazut, broke in two and sank, resulting in an oil spill and the death of one crew member. Volgoneft-239 was damaged, causing her to drift for several hours until she ran aground near the Port of Taman, Krasnodar Krai. She, too, began leaking oil
Don't remember what you're talking about. Quote me.
In any case disasters with oil tankers caught in a storm or running aground happen from time to time and have happened all over the world.
Don't know how you think you got a point here but that's typical, lol
Pootin oil ships are legitimate military targets under the laws of war, as they actively transport the fuel and logistics directly supplying Russian occupation forces and the war effort.
Pootin losing badly. Admit it. How did your country do in the world cup?
And of course Said is wrong again
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Civilian shipping is generally protected under international law and is not a legitimate target in war. However, a civilian vessel loses this protection and becomes a lawful military target if it is used to effectively contribute to military action, such as transporting troops, directly supporting military operations, or engaging in combat.
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Even if a civilian ship becomes a valid target, the attacking forces must adhere to the principles of proportionality and precaution to minimize harm to crews, passengers, and the marine environment. The established rules regarding naval warfare and merchant ships are detailed in the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) guidelines, specifically the San Remo Manual.