A Russian oil tanker has been destroyed by Ukrainian drones in the Mediterranean Sea in an "unprecedented special operation," officials revealed Friday. Footage of the attack showed the shadow fleet tanker being obliterated more than 1,200 miles from Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine said. The out-of-area operation marks the first time Kyiv has struck in neutral waters, according to officials. The Qendil vessel, which was empty at the time, is said to have suffered critical damage. Until now, Ukraine's security service has only claimed responsibility from drone attacks in the Black Sea. Ukraine insisted the strike "posed no threat" to the environment, claiming the vessel wasn't carrying any cargo at the time. The tanker had unloaded oil at the Indian port of Sikka earlier this month and was en route back when the strike was carried out, according to officials.