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Ukrainian Drone Attack Sets Fire to Oil Tanker Carrying 23 Indians Off Russia's Black Sea Coast
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 05:33 AM
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A Ukrainian drone struck an oil tanker off Russia’s Black Sea coast, igniting the vessel that was carrying 23 Indian nationals. The incident occurred near the port of Novorossiysk.
A Ukrainian drone reportedly struck an oil tanker off the coast of Russia’s Black Sea, setting the vessel on fire. The tanker was carrying 23 Indian nationals, according to Indian authorities. The incident took place near the port city of Novorossiysk.
Indian officials confirmed that all 23 passengers were safe and were taken to a medical facility for evaluation. No injuries were reported at the time of the report.
Russia’s navy has not yet released an official statement on the attack. Ukrainian authorities have said the drone was launched from Ukrainian territory.
The incident raises concerns about maritime security in the Black Sea amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Indian officials confirmed that all 23 passengers were safe and were taken to a medical facility for evaluation. No injuries were reported at the time of the report.
Russia’s navy has not yet released an official statement on the attack. Ukrainian authorities have said the drone was launched from Ukrainian territory.
The incident raises concerns about maritime security in the Black Sea amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.