Ukraine Drone Attack Ignites Tanker Fire Off Sochi; 23 Indians Rescued

A Ukrainian naval drone strike on an oil tanker off the southern Russian coast on October 6, 2026, triggered a massive fire near the resort city of Sochi.

Russia's transport ministry reported that a crew of 23, all of whom are Indian citizens, was successfully rescued from the Liberian-flagged vessel.

Firefighters were unable to tackle the intense blaze on the burning crude oil vessel, prompting the local mayor to restrict public access to nearby coastal areas and beaches.