Russia says tanker crew rescued in Black Sea after attack set ship ablaze — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-says-tanker-crew-rescued-in-black-sea-after-attack-set-ship-ablazeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Tanker Crew Rescued After Attack Sets Ship Ablaze Off Sochihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-says-tanker-crew-rescued-in-black-sea-after-attack-set-ship-ablazehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-says-tanker-crew-rescued-in-black-sea-after-attack-set-ship-ablaze#u111646Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:51:15 +0000Emergency crews rescued the 23-member crew of the Liberian-flagged oil tanker Aframax Rio after an unmanned vessel struck the ship off Russia's Black Sea coast near Sochi. The strike triggered a massive blaze and thick black smoke on the vessel, which was carrying Indian nationals. Russian officials stated that all 23 crew members were rescued. Russian authorities also claimed the situation is under control with no threat to the environment or tourist industry, while reports linked the strike to a Ukrainian drone.Why it mattersThe incident highlights escalating maritime tensions and secur