# What we know about attack on oil tanker in Black Sea with unmanned surface vehicles

https://mins.news/en/item/89249

- TASS, 2026-10-07 07:57 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2198605

> The Liberia-flagged Aframax Rio tanker, carrying crude oil, was attacked by uncrewed surface vessels off the Black Sea coast on October 6, Russia’s Transport Ministry said. All 23 Indian crew members were rescued and no injuries were initially reported. An open oil fire continued, while some Sochi promenades and beaches were temporarily restricted.

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