Rusia - Incendiu uriaş pe un petrolier în largul oraşului Soci, după un atac cu drone ucrainene (VIDEO) - Economica.net
Ukraine targeted a tanker off the southern coast of Russia, causing a significant fire and smoke cloud over Sochi. Both sides have intensified attacks on maritime trade in the Black Sea since the conflict began in 2022. The Russian Transport Ministry reported that a Liberian-flagged tanker was struck by naval drones, with crude oil burning in the sea. Firefighters were unable to respond due to the blaze's intensity, but a crew of 23 Indian nationals was rescued. Social media showed large flames and thick smoke in Sochi, leading to restricted access to beaches. Ukraine claims its strikes on Russian oil infrastructure are a justified response to Moscow's nighttime bombings of Ukrainian cities. Both sides have vowed to escalate their attacks recently.