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Ukrainian drone attack sets fire to oil tanker carrying 23 Indians off Russia

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What happened

The Aframax Rio tanker caught fire off the Russian coast after an attack by unmanned vessels.

All 23 crew members onboard, who were Indian nationals, were successfully rescued by emergency crews.

Key facts

  • All 23 crew members onboard, who were Indian nationals, were successfully rescued by emergency crews.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:13:47 UTC.

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  1. Russia says nearly 900 Ukrainian drones downed, fuel depot reportedly burns

  2. Ukraine fires nearly 900 drones at Russia, says Moscow

  3. Rebounding oil exports through Strait of Hormuz are vulnerable to stepped-up Iranian tanker attacks

  4. Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says intelligence shows Russia is preparing massive attack

  5. Ukrainian drone attack sets fire to oil tanker carrying 23 Indians off Russia

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