Russian tanker attacked off Sochi sparks oil fire in Black Sea
A Liberian-flagged tanker was set alight by an attack near Sochi on Tuesday evening.
Unmanned boats struck the vessel
The Russian Transport Ministry stated that unmanned boats fired on the Aframax Rio. Officials described the incident as a fire of oil ignited in the Black Sea waters.
Crew rescued with no injuries
All 23 crew members, who are Indian citizens, were saved from the burning ship. Emergency services worked to extinguish the blaze once the flames became less intense.
Beaches closed near the fire
Authorities in the Sirius settlement restricted public access to nearby coastlines and beaches. Thick black smoke was seen rising into the sky from the burning oil.
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- ABC News Australia
- The Guardian
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