A Ukrainian drone attack triggers a major fire on an oil tanker off Russia’s coast near Sochi. The Aframax Rio tanker catches fire after being hit by unmanned vessels, and emergency services respond as flames spread near the Black Sea coastline.
All 23 crew members on board, who are Indian nationals, are rescued. The Hindu reports firefighters are unable to control the blaze due to its intensity, while Times of India says beach areas in the vicinity are temporarily closed and that authorities monitor air and water quality for public health. Mint adds that one crew member is injured in the incident.
Outlets also place the event in a broader regional context, with Mint noting it follows a day after another ship sinks off Romania, killing two people. Across the reports, authorities treat the incident as an attack affecting maritime operations near Sochi, with rescue efforts prioritized and environmental safeguards monitored afterward.
