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All 23 Indian crew rescued after Ukrainian drone sets Russian tanker ablaze off Sochi
A Ukrainian drone strike on a Liberian‑flagged oil tanker off Sochi caused a massive fire; all 23 Indian crew members were rescued.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Ukraine struck a Liberian‑flagged oil tanker off the southern Russian coast near Sochi on Tuesday evening, igniting a large fire and a black smoke plume, Russia's transport ministry said. The vessel, believed to be carrying crude oil, was hit by "naval drones" and caught fire in the Black Sea. Firefighters could not contain the blaze, but a crew of 23 Indian nationals was rescued, the ministry added. Videos showed bright orange flames and thick smoke over the resort city of almost 500,000 residents, prompting the mayor to restrict beach access. The attack follows a pattern of heavy targeting of commercial shipping in the Black Sea by both sides since the war began in 2022.
Key facts
- Ukraine used naval drones to attack a Liberian‑flagged oil tanker off Sochi. (newindianexpress.com)
- The fire produced a large orange flame and black smoke over the city. (newindianexpress.com)
- All 23 crew members, all Indian citizens, were rescued. (newindianexpress.com)
- Access to Sochi's coast and beaches was restricted by the mayor. (newindianexpress.com)
Sources
- [1] newindianexpress.com — originally reported as “All 23 Indian crew rescued after Ukraine drone attack sets Russian oil tanker on fire”
