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Russia says tanker crew rescued in Black Sea after attack set ship ablaze
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- Emergency crews rescued all 23 crew members of the Liberian-flagged tanker Aframax Rio after it was set ablaze off Russia's Black Sea coast following an attack by an unmanned vessel, according to the Russian Transport Ministry.
- The entire crew consisted of Indian nationals, and there were no reported injuries from the incident.
- Firefighters were able to control the blaze once it diminished in intensity, with regional authorities confirming the fire and closing nearby beaches in the Krasnodar region for public safety.
- The incident was reported by Russian regional authorities in the settlement of Sirius, highlighting ongoing rescue and firefighting efforts.
