Ukrainian drone attack sets oil tanker with 23 Indians ablaze off Russia
- A Liberian-flagged oil tanker, Aframax Rio, caught fire after a Ukrainian drone attack off Russia’s Black Sea coast.
- The tanker had 23 crew members, all Indian nationals, who were rescued safely with no injuries reported.
- The attack caused crude oil to burn openly in the Black Sea, while a large plume of smoke was seen near Sochi.
- Authorities restricted access to beaches near Sochi and Sirius as the fire was brought under control and air and water quality were monitored.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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