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Oil Tanker Ablaze Off Russian Coast After Ukrainian Attack, 23 Indian Crew Rescued
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News18•07-10-2026, 06:25
Oil Tanker Ablaze Off Russian Coast After Ukrainian Attack, 23 Indian Crew Rescued
- •An oil tanker caught fire off Russia's southern coast near Sochi following a reported Ukrainian naval drone attack.
- •The Liberia-flagged vessel was targeted in the Black Sea, causing crude oil to ignite and thick black smoke to blanket the area.
- •All 23 crew members on board, who are Indian nationals, were successfully rescued.
- •Firefighting operations were initially delayed due to the extreme intensity of the blaze.
- •Local authorities temporarily closed regional beaches and advised residents to stay indoors while monitoring air and water quality.
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An oil tanker caught fire off Russia's southern coast near Sochi after being struck in a reported Ukrainian naval drone attack in the Black Sea, causing crude oil to ignite and thick black smoke to blanket the area.
There were 23 crew members on board the oil tanker, and all of them were safely rescued and confirmed to be Indian nationals.
Authorities imposed restrictions on public access to beaches and certain coastal areas, temporarily closed all local beaches in Sirius, and instructed local residents to stay indoors with their windows closed while monitoring air and water conditions.
