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Naval Drone Strikes Liberian Tanker Off Sochi, Igniting Massive Black Sea Blaze
A large fire erupted in the Black Sea near Sochi on October 6 after a naval drone struck the Liberian-flagged oil tanker AFRAMAX RIO. The Russian transport ministry confirmed the attack, stating that crude oil is burning openly in the water and that firefighting efforts are pending until the blaze subsides. All 23 crew members, who are Indian citizens, were rescued, with one reported injured. The incident occurred approximately 15 kilometers from the coast, causing local authorities to restrict access to beaches. This strike follows a pattern of escalating drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure and commercial shipping in the region.
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