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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.
People aboard the tanker Rio
Russian drone attacks are increasingly forcing Ukrainian trains to stop and evacuate passengers, causing delays and damage to railway infrastructure. Ukrzaliznytsia says it is preparing new safety and winter evacuation measures.
Ukrzaliznytsia reported that 5,831 trains were evacuated because of Russian drone attacks in September.
Russian officials gave differing accounts of an overnight Ukrainian drone assault, with Moscow’s mayor citing 650 drones heading toward the city. Regional authorities said two people were killed, seven injured and 47 houses damaged; a warehouse was also set on fire.
AllegedRussian authorities said that 650 drones targeted Moscow and its surrounding region overnight.
A Guardian investigation reported that over 176,000 tonnes of fuel were loaded in South Korea in July and August onto seven tankers making 14 voyages to Russia, including three sanctioned vessels. Seoul says exports are unconfirmed, loading itself was not unlawful, and it will investigate possible violations.
Fuel loaded at South Korean ports was shipped to Russia in July and August.
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said recent strikes had disabled 51% of Russia’s oil refining capacity. The claim could not be independently verified.
AllegedThe Ukrainian Defense Ministry said strikes had disabled 51% of Russia's oil refining capacity.
Ukraine's president blamed Russia for striking the civilian vessel Royad Mammadov with two drones, killing its captain. Romania said 11 crew members were rescued and two people died after the vessel caught fire and sank in its exclusive economic zone.
Crew members rescued from the vessel
Russia's jet-powered drones are targeting bridges in Kyiv, according to NPR's report. The attacks are described as an escalation following more than a month of day-and-night strikes on the Ukrainian capital.
Minimum duration of the strikes
Seven OPEC+ countries agreed to keep oil production steady in November. The group will meet again on Nov. 1, while the G7 plans to release oil and fuel products, including diesel.
Seven countries agreed to keep oil production steady in November