A Liberian-flagged oil tanker was struck by a naval drone off Russia’s Black Sea coast, igniting a massive fire that sent thick black smoke over nearby areas. The incident prompted the rescue of 23 Indian crew members, while authorities confirmed crude oil was burning openly in the waters. Russia’s transport ministry confirmed the attack, describing the blaze as a significant hazard in the region. Details on the cause and extent of the damage remain under investigation.
Russian officials said a Liberian-flagged tanker was attacked and a crew of 23 Indian nationals rescuedAn oil tanker off Russia’s Black Sea coast was struck by a naval drone, triggering a huge fire and black smoke cloud that blanketed parts of the resort city of Sochi, Russia’s transport ministry has said.The transport ministry said a Liberian-flagged tanker had been attacked and that “crude oil is burning openly in the waters of the Black Sea”. Continue reading...
