
The crew of the Aframax Rio tanker, consisting of 23 Indian citizens, was rescued after an attack by unmanned boats in the Black Sea, there were no casualties, the oil burning is being monitored, extinguishing is possible after the intensity of the fire decreases.
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The incident occurs in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Black Sea, where attacks on civilian and military vessels have previously been recorded.
The crew of the tanker Aframax Rio, consisting of 23 Indian citizens, was rescued; according to preliminary information, there were no casualties. This was reported by the operational headquarters of the Krasnodar region with reference to the Ministry of Transport in the Telegram channel.
It is noted that the ship was attacked by unmanned boats (BEC).
“Currently, open burning of oil is taking place in the Black Sea. It will be possible to start extinguishing after its intensity has decreased, when it becomes possible for rescue vessels to safely approach the tanker,” the publication says.
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Extinguishing the fire on the tanker will begin after the intensity of the oil burning decreases
Very likely · Within hours

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