Oil Tanker Attacked by Sea Drone Off Sochi
A Liberia-flagged oil tanker was attacked by an uncrewed surface vessel off the coast of Sochi in the Black Sea. The incident caused a major fire, while all 23 Indian crew members on board were safely rescued.
A major fire broke out and black smoke filled the sky after a Liberia-flagged oil tanker sailing off the coast of Russia's Sochi was attacked by an uncrewed surface vessel. Russian authorities and relevant ministries announced that all 23 crew members on board were rescued.
Tanker Attack Off Sochi
A Liberia-flagged oil tanker was attacked by an uncrewed surface vessel off the coast of the Russian Black Sea resort city of Sochi. The attack resulted in a large-scale fire, and thick black smoke clouds engulfed the city of Sochi.
Crew Status and Rescue Operations
According to statements made by the Russian Ministry of Transport, crude oil continues to burn with an open flame on the attacked tanker. Extinguishing operations will begin after the intensity of the fire decreases and rescue vessels can safely approach.
It was reported that all 23 crew members serving on the tanker are Indian citizens and were successfully rescued following the incident. Footage filmed in the region clearly showed massive flames and black smoke rising over the sea.
Local Measures and Regional Developments
Following the incidents, local authorities restricted access to the coastline and beaches. Meanwhile, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced that two commercial vessels were also hit by drones in his country's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea.