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Ukraine Drone Attack Sets Indian-Crewed Oil Tanker On Fire Near Sochi In Black Sea; All 23 Crew Members Rescued | Video
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· October 7, 2026
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Key points The tanker, carrying an all-Indian crew of 23, was in the Black Sea when the incident occurred. The Russian Transport Ministry reported the attack and subsequent fire, which was intense and initially difficult for firefighters to approach.
A Liberian-flagged oil tanker caught fire after being attacked by naval drones. The tanker, carrying an all-Indian crew of 23, was in the Black Sea when the incident occurred. All crew members were rescued. The Russian Transport Ministry reported the attack and subsequent fire, which was intense and initially difficult for firefighters to approach.
The tanker, identified as AFRAMAX RIO, was carrying crude oil when it was attacked. The fire broke out in the Black Sea, off the coast of Sochi. Further details of the incident are available from the Russian Transport Ministry.
The attack is suspected to be of Ukrainian origin, with naval drones reportedly used to trigger the fire.
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Category: safety Published: October 7, 2026 Source: Free Press Journal Reading time: 1 min
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