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Indian Crew of 23 Rescued After Black Sea Tanker Attack
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CNBC TV18•07-10-2026, 09:03
Indian Crew of 23 Rescued After Black Sea Tanker Attack
- •Emergency crews successfully rescued all 23 Indian crew members from the Liberian-flagged tanker Aframax Rio.
- •The ship caught fire off Russia's Black Sea coast after being attacked by an unmanned vessel, according to the Russian Transport Ministry.
- •Authorities reported that there were no injuries among the crew members.
- •Firefighters are prepared to tackle the blaze once its intensity subsides, while local beaches in Sirius have been closed.
- •This incident follows another recent attack in the Strait of Hormuz where 11 Indian crew members were injured.
Key Questions Answered
The Liberian-flagged tanker Aframax Rio came under attack from an unmanned vessel off Russia's Black Sea coast, setting the ship ablaze and prompting the rescue of its 23-member crew, all of whom are Indian nationals.
No, all 23 Indian crew members aboard the Aframax Rio were successfully rescued without any injuries, and regional authorities temporarily closed nearby beaches in Sirius, Russia.
Eleven Indian crew members were injured after a Panama-flagged commercial vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a strong condemnation from New Delhi.
