Naval Drone Strikes Oil Tanker Off Russia's Sochi, Triggering Large Fire
A Liberian-flagged tanker was struck by a naval drone off Russia's Black Sea coast near Sochi, sparking a blaze and prompting the rescue of its crew.
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An oil tanker was struck by a naval drone off Russia's Black Sea coast, triggering a large fire and a cloud of black smoke that spread over parts of the resort city of Sochi, according to Russia's transport ministry.
The ministry said the vessel involved was a Liberian-flagged tanker and confirmed that crude oil was burning openly in the waters of the Black Sea following the strike.
Russian officials said the tanker's crew, consisting of 23 Indian nationals, was rescued following the attack, though further details on their condition were not immediately disclosed.
The incident adds to a series of attacks on vessels and maritime infrastructure in the Black Sea region, which has seen repeated disruptions tied to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation near Sochi as efforts to contain the fire and assess the environmental impact of the burning oil in the Black Sea proceed.
Sources
- Naval drone hits oil tanker off Russian resort city Sochi, triggering massive blaze — The Guardian — World
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