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Ukraine Drone Attack Sets Indian-Crewed Oil Tanker On Fire Near Sochi In Black Sea; All 23 Crew Rescued | VIDEO
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· October 7, 2026
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Key points All 23 Indian crew members were rescued and evacuated to shore. The incident occurred near a popular Black Sea resort city.
A Liberia-flagged oil tanker was attacked by unmanned surface vessels, resulting in a fire on board. All 23 Indian crew members were rescued and evacuated to shore. According to Russian authorities, preliminary information indicates that none of the crew members were injured. The incident occurred near a popular Black Sea resort city.
The tanker, identified as the Aframax Rio, was attacked on Tuesday. Russian authorities reported the incident and confirmed the rescue of the crew. Further details about the attack are available from official sources.
The cause of the attack is under investigation, with a possible Ukrainian involvement suspected. The Russian Transport Ministry provided updates on the incident, including the successful evacuation of the crew.
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Published: October 7, 2026 ·
Source: Free Press Journal ·
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