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Naval drone strike hits oil tanker off Sochi

Original: ⚡ NEWS Naval Drone Attack on Oil Tanker Off Sochi A Liberian-flagged oil tanker was struck by a naval drone off the Russ

A Liberian-flagged oil tanker was struck by a naval drone off the Russian Black Sea coast near Sochi, sparking a large fire on board. All 23 Indian crew members were rescued from the vessel. The attack highlights the escalating risk to commercial shipping in the Black Sea, where maritime drones have increasingly been used against oil infrastructure and tankers.

Why now: A rare drone strike on a civilian oil tanker near Russian waters raises concerns about shipping safety and escalation in the Black Sea conflict.

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• ⚡ NEWS Naval Drone Attack on Oil Tanker Off Sochi A Liberian-flagged oil tanker was struck by a naval drone off the Russian Black Sea coast near Sochi, causing a massive fire. The incident resulted in the rescue of 23 Indian nationals from the crew, highlighting escalating… · GeoWire · 4

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