BREAKING: Ukraine has just struck an oil tanker, which is now burning off the coast of Sochi in Russia's Krasnodar region, with a massive fire and a black smoke column rising several kilometres. pic.twitter.com/yJZMuSy5Hv
— The Hormuz Letter (@HormuzLetter) October 6, 2026
Tanker hit and catches fire off Sochi
https://www.reuters.com/world/russia-says-tanker-crew-rescued-black-sea-after-attack-set-ship-ablaze-2026-10-06/
Russia says an unmanned vessel attacked the Aframax Rio off Sochi. All 23 crew members, who were Indian nationals, were rescued. Reuters
Crude oil burning openly in the Black Sea
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/07/ukraine-drone-hits-oil-tanker-russia-sochi
Russia’s Transport Ministry said crude oil was burning openly in the water. The fire was initially too intense for firefighting vessels to approach, while beaches around Sochi and Sirius were closed.
Got a news tip or correction? Let us know
If you got something out of this, please chip in to keep this site running, or subscribe to go ad-free.
6 views