https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/shadow-fleet-tanker-reportedly-ablaze-near-russian-port-city-sochiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/shadow-fleet-tanker-reportedly-ablaze-near-russian-port-city-sochihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/shadow-fleet-tanker-reportedly-ablaze-near-russian-port-city-sochi#u112529Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:30:20 +0000A Liberian-flagged crude oil tanker, linked to Russia's shadow fleet and sanctioned by Ukraine, caught fire off the coast of Sochi on October 6, 2026. All 23 crew members, reportedly from India, were rescued. The incident may have been caused by Ukrainian sea drones. An oil slick has been reported, but Russian authorities claim there is no threat to the environment or tourist industry.Why it mattersThe incident occurred amidst intensified attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea region. Russia's shadow fleet has been used to circumvent international sanctions. Ukraine has been