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23 Indian Crew Members Safe After Ukrainian Drone Sets Oil Tanker Ablaze Near Russian Coast
✍️ DD India
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 04:34 AM
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A Ukrainian drone struck an oil tanker off Russia’s coast, igniting a fire, but all 23 Indian seafarers aboard were reported safe.
A Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle attacked an oil tanker sailing near the Russian coastline, causing a blaze on the vessel. The incident was reported by DD India, which confirmed that the fire was contained but the situation remains under observation.
According to the latest information, all 23 Indian crew members on board were accounted for and declared safe. Indian diplomatic channels have been alerted, and officials are coordinating with maritime authorities to ensure the welfare of the seafarers.
The episode underscores the heightened risks to commercial shipping in the Black Sea region amid the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Indian maritime workers, who form a significant part of the global seafaring workforce, are closely monitored by the Ministry of External Affairs for any further developments.
According to the latest information, all 23 Indian crew members on board were accounted for and declared safe. Indian diplomatic channels have been alerted, and officials are coordinating with maritime authorities to ensure the welfare of the seafarers.
The episode underscores the heightened risks to commercial shipping in the Black Sea region amid the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Indian maritime workers, who form a significant part of the global seafaring workforce, are closely monitored by the Ministry of External Affairs for any further developments.