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All 22 Indian Seafarers Rescued After Drone Strikes Panama‑Flagged Tanker Near UAE Coast
✍️ Swarajya
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 04:34 AM
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A drone attack set a Panama‑flagged oil tanker ablaze off the United Arab Emirates coast, but all 22 Indian crew members were safely rescued.
A drone strike ignited a Panama‑flagged tanker sailing close to the United Arab Emirates shoreline, causing a fire on board the vessel.
The incident prompted an immediate emergency response from maritime authorities in the region.
Rescue teams succeeded in evacuating all 22 Indian crew members, who were taken to safety without reported injuries.
The fire damaged the tanker significantly, but no casualties were confirmed among the crew.
The episode highlights heightened security challenges in Gulf waters and the swift coordination of rescue operations.
The incident prompted an immediate emergency response from maritime authorities in the region.
Rescue teams succeeded in evacuating all 22 Indian crew members, who were taken to safety without reported injuries.
The fire damaged the tanker significantly, but no casualties were confirmed among the crew.
The episode highlights heightened security challenges in Gulf waters and the swift coordination of rescue operations.