conflict Sochi, Russia
Tanker catches fire after reported attack off Sochi
23people
People aboard the tanker Rio
The Liberian-flagged tanker Rio caught fire in the Black Sea off Sochi after what Russia’s transport ministry described as an attack by unmanned boats. The ministry said all 23 crew members were rescued and there were no reported casualties.
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AllegedRussia’s transport ministry said the tanker Rio was set alight after coming under fire from unmanned boats.
“The ministry said the Aframax Rio was set alight after coming under fire from “unmanned boats””
- 23people
People aboard the tanker Rio
“The crew of 23 people”
AllegedRussia’s transport ministry said all crew members aboard Rio were rescued.
“The crew of 23 people (all Indian citizens) was rescued”