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Indian Crew Rescued After Tanker Hit Off Russia Coast
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News18•07-10-2026, 07:05
Indian Crew Rescued After Tanker Hit Off Russia Coast
- •A huge fire broke out on an oil tanker off Russia southern coast after a reported Ukrainian naval drone attack in the Black Sea.
- •All 23 crew members on board the Liberian-flagged vessel, who are Indian nationals, were successfully rescued.
- •Authorities in Sochi temporarily closed local beaches and advised residents to stay indoors as crude oil burned on the water.
- •The incident highlights the ongoing escalation of attacks on energy facilities and commercial shipping in the Black Sea region by both Russia and Ukraine.
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A Liberian-flagged oil tanker was hit by a suspected Ukrainian naval drone in the Black Sea, sparking a massive fire that sent a towering column of black smoke over Sochi. All 23 crew members on board, who were Indian nationals, were successfully rescued.
Dmitry Plishkin, head of the Sirius federal territory, announced the temporary closure of local beaches and advised residents to remain indoors with their windows closed while air and water conditions are continuously monitored.
Ukraine targets Russian oil infrastructure as retaliation for Moscow's continuous attacks on Ukrainian cities, while Russia has attacked commercial and grain vessels near the region. Both sides have signaled plans to further intensify these energy-related strikes.
